7 Major Highlights To Expect At Sept 11 Lagos Waterfront Summit

Lagos State is set to host the maiden edition of the Lagos Waterfront Summit on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island.

The event, themed “Pressure on the Lagoon: The Lagos Experience”, will address the growing threats of illegal land reclamation, unregulated dredging, and encroaching developments that have placed the state’s waterfront under severe pressure.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is the chief host, while Dayo Bush Alebiosu, commissioner for waterfront infrastructure development, will serve as host.

Below are seven key highlights to expect at the summit:

1, Honest Conversations

Stakeholders, including policymakers, developers, researchers, and traditional leaders, will hold frank discussions on the scale of environmental and social challenges facing Lagos’ lagoon.

2. Bold Policy Proposals

The summit is expected to produce new policy directions to tackle illegal reclamation, strengthen regulations, and promote sustainable use of waterfront resources.

3. Community-Driven Solutions

Displaced and threatened waterfront communities will have a voice in shaping solutions that protect their livelihoods and cultural heritage

4. High-Level Key Notes

Babatunde Raji Fashola, former Lagos governor; Gboyega Oyetola, minister of marine and blue economy; and Agbaoye Kola Karim, chairman of Shoreline Group, will deliver keynote addresses.

5. Expert Conversations

Other notable speakers include Muiz Banire, former commissioner for environment, as well as experts in dredging, construction, and the blue economy.

6. Broad Participation

The summit will bring together professionals, developers, and investors alongside government officials in what is expected to be a multi-sector conversation.

7. Free Participation With Registration

Attendance is free but requires prior registration.

Organisers say this is to ensure wider participation while maintaining order.

The summit is billed to set a new agenda for safeguarding the Lagos lagoon, balancing development with sustainability, and preserving the city’s heritage for future generations.