LAGOS TARGETS 6 GIGAWATTS IN THREE-YEAR AMBITIOUS CLEAN ENERGY PLAN
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Lagos State has officially embarked on an ambitious journey toward energy independence, aiming to generate 6 gigawatts of power within the next three years. This vision was unveiled on Tuesday at the Lagos Energy Summit, where government officials engaged with regulators, investors, and stakeholders to shape the path forward.
This strategic push toward reliable and clean energy stems from the Lagos State Electricity Act, signed into law by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in December. The legislation provides the legal framework needed to attract private investment into the state’s public energy infrastructure.
As part of this initiative, Lagos is now seeking Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for gas-powered, grid-scale solar, and captive power generation projects that will contribute a total of 6 GW to the state’s electricity supply. Additionally, the government plans to retrofit 22,000 streetlights with energy-efficient alternatives to reduce demand on the grid and enhance overall efficiency.
Speaking at the summit’s opening, Governor Sanwo-Olu emphasized the need for independent energy sources to support Lagos’ transition into a 24-hour economy. He noted that the state’s Energy Vision 2030 is anchored on three key pillars: energy diversification, modernization of the grid, and regulatory reforms—each essential to building a resilient and sustainable power system.
The Governor said the three-day summit, currently held at Oriental Hotel in Victoria Island with the theme: “Journey to Energy for All”, offered a platform for investors to understudy the risk factors and iron out grey areas, while noting that time was of the essence in realising the goal by 2030.
He said: “This new journey we have started has a destination, which is to reduce if not totally eliminate reliance on the national grid. To get to the destination, we have to work hard twice as fast. I believe this summit would help Lagos to steadily move towards realising the objectives. This ambitious energy plan speaks directly to the heart of our mission, affirming our commitment to build not just a vibrant megacity, but a smart city where no home will be in darkness. To achieve these objectives, we have taken bold steps in repositioning Lagos as a sub national in energy reform.
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“Following the enactment of Lagos Electricity Law, we inaugurated Lagos Electricity Regulatory Commission and Independent Regulatory Agency to oversee the licencing compliance and consumers’ protection. Additionally, we have established Independent System Operator to manage field operations within the State’s optimised power distribution, which, we believe, will enable system stability and enhance reliability. We believe these reforms are critical for our long-term vision for self-sufficient and reliable energy sector. These moves will attend to the energy needs of our people and attract investors into the sector.”
Sanwo-Olu said reliable clean energy would not only catalyze more economic activities, it would boost industrial growth and lift small businesses to prosperity. He said the resources spent by residents to provide energy for their homes and businesses would be re-invested into the economy for more growth, stressing that a stable electricity would enrergise activities in both formal and informal sectors.
I strongly believe the energy for all is achievable; all that is required is collaboration of all stakeholders, including the Government, private sector, civil society, environmental advocates and the media. This summit present an opportunity for all stakeholders to share ideas and come up with solutions. We believe in partnership that is rooted in trust and shared purpose. This begins with commitment by all stakeholders to put people first as we build energy-secure future,” the Governor said.
The Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Mr. Abiodun Ogunleye, stated that since the enactment of the Lagos Electricity Law, the Ministry has overhauled the state’s energy strategy. This includes updating the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and securing executive approval to launch the Lagos Gas Master Plan.
According to the Commissioner, Lagos’ energy initiative is designed to create an enabling environment where entrepreneurs, students, artisans, and families can flourish—supported by access to clean, reliable, and affordable electricity.
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