The Federal Government and the Lagos State Government have established two joint committees to work towards achieving reliable 24-hour electricity supply across Lagos.
The decision was reached on Monday during a meeting between federal and state officials at Lagos House, Marina.
Power Minister Joseph Tegbe said Lagos was selected as the first location for the initiative because the state accounts for an estimated 40 to 50 per cent of Nigeria’s electricity consumption. He said the government hopes that solutions developed in Lagos can later be replicated in other parts of the country.
Tegbe said the meeting produced practical measures, including some immediate actions designed to deliver quick improvements in electricity supply. He added that residents should begin to notice changes as the measures are implemented.
The first committee, known as the Joint Technical Working Committee, will focus on the technical, legal and operational challenges affecting electricity supply. Its members include representatives of the Transmission Company of Nigeria, Rural Electrification Agency, Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, Federal Ministry of Power, Lagos Independent System Operator and Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission.
The second body is the Steering Committee, which will oversee implementation and monitor progress. Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu will chair the committee, with Tegbe serving as co-chairman.
Sanwo-Olu described the discussions as frank and said officials had identified several immediate opportunities to improve electricity delivery to consumers.
The initiative forms part of the Federal Government’s 24/7 Energy Zones programme, which is being introduced in phases. Following Lagos, the programme is expected to extend to the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano corridor and the Enugu-Port Harcourt corridor.
According to the Ministry of Power, the programme is aimed at improving electricity generation, transmission and distribution so that more power can reach households, businesses and industries.
Lagos is also developing its own electricity market under the Lagos State Electricity Law 2024. The state government has said it wants to expand local power generation and reduce its dependence on the national grid as efforts continue to improve electricity supply across the state.
