Lagos State Plans 3,500 Megawatt Power Boost to End Blackouts

The Lagos State Government announced plans to increase electricity supply to approximately 3,500 megawatts to eliminate persistent power outages. During a High-Level Strategic Power Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, officials revealed that the state currently receives less than one gigawatt from the national grid, despite a total demand exceeding 6,000 megawatts.

To bridge this deficit, the state intends to add 2 gigawatts to the existing supply by leveraging renewable energy sources and private producers. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu called for improved coordination among stakeholders and the implementation of smart metering to restore consumer confidence. Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources Abiodun Ogunleye stated the government is determined to end the "culture of blackout."

As part of a broader federal effort, the Presidential Task Force on Power Sector Reset and Restoration has designated Lagos as a testing ground for the Clean Lagos Electricity Market. This model focuses on bilateral power contracts and demand aggregation to shift the sector from managing scarcity to building a sustainable industry. The state government will hold a review meeting in five to six months to evaluate progress on these commitments.