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Lagos Compact

The Lagos Compact

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A shared framework for trade, investment and accountable collaboration.

The Lagos Compact is intended to translate NiDCC summit dialogue into principles, commitments and coordinated action. It will be developed through consultation with business, government, investors, professionals, chambers, academia and development institutions.

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Framework

Proposed pillars

Trusted and transparent market engagement
Investment-ready enterprises and projects
Diaspora capital, expertise and networks
Cross-border trade and market access
Private-sector and government collaboration
Innovation, skills and enterprise development
Responsible investment and measurable impact

Roadmap

Development process

01
Establish the drafting and technical team.
02
Publish the consultation framework and working questions.
03
Convene sector and stakeholder consultations.
04
Prepare and circulate a draft Compact.
05
Receive written submissions and proposed commitments.
06
Present the Compact at the 2026 Summit.
07
Publish signatories, implementation priorities and reporting arrangements.

Tracking

Implementation dashboard

Track commitments made under the Lagos Compact, responsible institutions, implementation milestones and reported progress. Publication of a commitment does not imply NiDCC verification unless expressly stated.

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Join the consultation

Submit a recommendation for the Compact.

We welcome written submissions and proposed commitments from business, government, investors, professionals, chambers, academia and development institutions.