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The Federal Ministry of Power and the Lagos State Government have set up joint committees to work toward reliable, round-the-clock electricity in Lagos.
The decision came on Monday during a Ministerial Implementation Retreat on the Clean Lagos Electricity Market at Lagos House, Marina.
Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe explained that Lagos was selected as the pilot location because the state accounts for roughly 40–50% of Nigeria’s total electricity demand. He said the teams arrived with practical solutions, some of which can deliver quick improvements.
“We came with pragmatic solutions. Some of them are going to take action immediately [for] quick wins,” Tegbe stated.
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He added that residents and businesses in the Lagos area should begin to notice positive changes in power supply.
Two committees were formed:
• Joint Technical Working Committee – This group will tackle technical, regulatory, and operational obstacles that currently limit electricity delivery. Members include officials from the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Federal Ministry of Power, Lagos Independent System Operator, and Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission.
• Steering Committee – This higher-level body will oversee progress. Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu will chair it, with Minister Tegbe serving as co-chairman.
Governor Sanwo-Olu described the retreat as “very frank.” He noted that participants identified “low-hanging fruits” — practical steps that can produce visible benefits for electricity consumers in the near term.
This effort forms part of the Federal Government’s proposed 24/7 Energy Zones pilot programme. Lagos will be the starting point, with later expansion planned for the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano and Enugu-Port Harcourt corridors. The overall goal is to strengthen generation, transmission, and distribution so that more power actually reaches homes, businesses, and industries.
At the same time, Lagos continues to build its own electricity market under the Lagos State Electricity Law 2024. The state is working to boost local generation capacity and lessen its reliance on the national grid.
Why this matters for Lagos residents and businesses
Consistent power remains one of the biggest constraints on daily life and economic activity in Nigeria’s commercial capital. Coordinated federal-state action, combined with Lagos’s own regulatory framework, offers a clearer path toward more reliable supply than isolated efforts in the past. Success in Lagos could also provide a model for other parts of the country.
Readers should watch for updates from the new committees on specific short-term measures (such as targeted infrastructure fixes or better coordination between generation and distribution companies).
Progress will ultimately be measured by actual hours of supply rather than announcements alone.
Samuel O. Sulaimon is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Naijapiz. He covers News, Sports, Finance, Faiths, Education, Technology.
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