Lagos Unveils 3,500MW Electricity Plan to End Blackouts

The Lagos State Government, in collaboration with the Federal Government, has unveiled a plan to enhance electricity supply in Lagos to approximately 3,500 megawatts (MW) to address ongoing blackouts and support the state's economic growth. This announcement was made during the High-Level Strategic Power Town Hall Meeting at Lagos House, Marina.

Joseph Tegbe, representing the Minister of Power, stated that Lagos requires over 6,000MW to meet its electricity demand, but currently receives only a fraction from the national grid. Baba Mustapha, the Director of Distribution Services, emphasized the necessity for investments in gas supply, transmission, distribution infrastructure, and metering.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu called for improved coordination among stakeholders and proposed a follow-up meeting in five to six months to assess progress. Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Abiodun Ogunleye, noted that Lagos currently receives less than one gigawatt from the national grid and aims to add about 2GW to existing supply, moving closer to the 3.5GW target.