The Lagos State Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has outlined an ambitious energy roadmap aimed at achieving universal energy access, boosting electricity reliability, and stimulating local manufacturing of power infrastructure components.
These strategic initiatives were unveiled by the Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Engr. Biodun Ogunleye, during the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing held to commemorate Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s six years in office.
According to Ogunleye, the Ministry’s top priority is the full implementation of the Lagos Electricity Market structure under the Lagos State Electricity Law, 2024. This includes licensing independent electricity distribution companies, promoting embedded power generation, and operationalizing the Lagos Independent System Operator (LISO) to stabilize the state’s power supply.
“We are taking deliberate steps to transition Lagos into a 24-hour economy through reliable and sustainable energy solutions,” Ogunleye said.
He revealed that the Ministry is finalizing the completion and electrification of eight interconnected mini-grids across underserved communities, with plans to replicate the model in rural and riverine areas to ensure equitable access to power.
A key part of the roadmap is the Lagos Integrated Resource Plan, which is currently in development and expected to guide long-term energy planning and infrastructure investment across the state.
Engr. Ogunleye also announced that the state is concluding plans to collaborate with local and international investors on the domestic production of critical power assets, including transformers, meters, cables, and switchgears.
“This move will strengthen the energy value chain, reduce dependency on imports, enhance local industrial capacity, and create jobs for Lagosians,” he said.
The Commissioner further disclosed that the Lagos State Electrification Agency (LSEA) will soon become fully operational and that collaboration with the Federal Government’s Rural Electrification Agency under the DARES programme will be deepened to leave no community behind in the state’s energy transformation journey.
“When all these plans materialize, Lagos would have successfully positioned itself as a model for sub-national energy transformation in Africa—leveraging policy, technology, and strategic partnerships to power inclusive prosperity,” Ogunleye concluded.