10 Things To Know About Highly Anticipated Sept 11 Lagos Waterfront Summit

All roads will lead to Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, on September 11, 2025, as Lagos hosts its first-ever Waterfront Stakeholders Summit — a landmark gathering to confront the mounting threats facing the state’s prized waterfronts. From the silent creep of coastal erosion to the reckless hand of illegal reclamation, this summit promises to be the definitive conversation on safeguarding one of Lagos’ most valuable natural assets.

Here’s your insider’s guide to the 10 biggest things you should know about this history-making event:

1. History in the Making – Since its inception as an agency in 2007 under Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and its upgrade to a full ministry in 2009 by his successor, Babatunde Raji Fashola, the Ministry of Waterfront Infrastructure Development has never held a stakeholders summit of this scale. Aremo Segun Oniru, the pioneer Commissioner, set the early pace — now the baton is in the hands of HC Dayo Bush Alebiosu.

2. A Theme That Hits Home – The summit’s theme, “Pressure on the Lagoon: The Lagos Experience,” is a direct nod to the urgent environmental pressures threatening the state’s lagoon and waterfront life.

3. A Keynote from a Lagos Legend – Babatunde Fashola, former Governor and a man many call the “poster boy of good governance,” will deliver the keynote. It’s a full-circle moment — the ministry itself was born during his tenure.

4. Heavy-Hitter Speakers – The Minister of Marine & Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, and former Lagos Commissioner for the Environment, Muiz Banire, are on the lineup — promising deep insights from both political and technical angles.

5. Corporate Titans on Deck – Agbaoye Kola Karim, Chairman of Shoreline Group, will also take the stage, joined by other leading voices from the marine and blue economy sectors.

6. An Audience of Influencers – Expect the who’s who of Nigeria’s financial sector — from bank CEOs to major construction players, top dredging operators, real estate developers, policy architects, and environmental experts.

7. When & Where – Mark your calendar: September 11, 2025, at the iconic Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.

8. The Hosts – Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu wears the crown as Chief Host, with HC Dayo Bush Alebiosu, Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, as the hands-on event host.

9. Your Seat Awaits — For Free – Participation won’t cost a kobo, but every attendee must register through the official link to secure their place

10. More Than Just Talk – Backed strongly by Governor Sanwo-Olu, this summit is not just a meeting of minds — it’s expected to shape bold new policies and regulations that will secure the Lagos waterfront for future generations while unlocking fresh prosperity for the state.

With its mix of political heavyweights, corporate power players, and environmental game-changers, the September 11 Lagos Waterfront Summit is shaping up to be the event where Lagos’ future shoreline is redrawn.