Department of Trade & Industry

Advancing Sustainable Industrial Growth and Trade Promotion in Lagos

Overview

The Department of Trade and Industry is responsible for formulating and implementing policies that support industrial development, promote trade relations, and foster inclusive economic growth across Lagos State. Through strategic programmes and collaborations, the Department drives the establishment and sustenance of industrial parks, facilitates business engagement, and strengthens Lagos' competitiveness as a manufacturing and trade hub.

The Department serves as a liaison with the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, as well as other national and international agencies, to align Lagos State with broader trade and industrialisation goals.

Core Responsibilities

  • Promote sustainable trade and industrial development across the State
  • Coordinate industrial policy implementation and sectoral programmes
  • Manage and maintain State-owned Industrial Estates and Sheds
  • Supervise new industrial infrastructure projects, including Light Industrial Parks
  • Engage with federal and multilateral partners on trade-related policies
  • Facilitate support for small-scale industrialists and youth innovators
  • Promote visibility for Made-in-Lagos products and services

Industrial Infrastructure and Estate Development

The Department oversees the sustenance and operational efficiency of Small Scale Industrial Estates and Industrial Sheds as platforms to nurture local manufacturing enterprises:

Key Locations:

  • Matori I & II Industrial Estates – Isolo
  • Industrial Sheds – Sabo, Ikorodu
  • Light Industrial Park – Imota (Ongoing Construction)

These locations serve as catalysts for value chain development and help MSMEs transition into structured, production-ready enterprises.

Flagship Programmes and Trade Events

African Industrialisation Day (AID)

An annual event to celebrate African ingenuity and promote synergy among local fabricators, entrepreneurs, and industry stakeholders. It serves as a platform to:

  • Showcase locally manufactured goods
  • Strengthen B2B trade relationships
  • Encourage intra-African industrial growth

Young Africa Industrialists Week (YAIW)

This youth-focused initiative empowers future industrial leaders by:

  • Providing a stage for innovative projects and prototypes
  • Offering visibility to young fabricators and creators
  • Presenting excellence awards to outstanding primary and secondary school projects in Lagos

Strategic Objectives

  • Build infrastructure that supports Lagos as a modern industrial hub
  • Strengthen local industrial capacity and competitiveness
  • Bridge the gap between government, MSMEs, and industrial innovators
  • Enhance youth participation in industrial growth and innovation
  • Position Lagos-made goods as reputable export commodities