Lagos State is working to improve electricity supply by generating and distributing its own power instead of depending heavily on Nigeria's national grid, which has been unreliable and often collapses. The state recently secured 400 megawatts of electricity and plans to use it to support public facilities over the next three years. Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Biodun Ogunleye, said Lagos wants to reduce reliance on the grid. Under the Electricity Act 2023, Lagos created its own electricity regulator in 2025 and signed agreements with three companies, Fenchurch Power, Mainland Power, and Viathan Engineering , to supply electricity.
Key Points
- Lagos residents and businesses may experience more stable power with local generation.
- The state now pays only for electricity received, reducing waste of public funds.
- At least 22 states are developing their power systems, with Lagos leading.
- Poor coordination between states and federal government could create pricing confusion.
- Nigeria's national grid produces only 3,000MW against over 30,000MW estimated demand.
Watch how the state's 400MW power plan performs over three years and whether other states successfully replicate Lagos's model.
Sources: Daily Post
