The Lagos State Government has unveiled an ambitious roadmap aimed at ending persistent blackouts and delivering reliable 24-hour electricity through private sector investment, smart metering and independent power generation.

Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Mr Biodun Ogunleye, outlined the plan on Monday during the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing held in Alausa, Ikeja.

Ogunleye said the reforms followed the implementation of the Lagos State Electricity Law 2024, which is designed to position Lagos as Africa’s leading subnational electricity market.

According to him, the state plans to achieve between 95 and 100 per cent grid availability, ensure full metering coverage and reduce energy losses to single digits by 2030.

He explained that the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission, LASERC, has already commenced licensing operators, enforcing standards and strengthening consumer protection within the emerging electricity market.

The commissioner revealed that 14 licences and permits had so far been issued to operators, while a statewide 100 per cent metering initiative is expected to begin in July 2026.

Ogunleye also announced plans for an Artificial Intelligence-powered monitoring system tagged the “Electric Eye of Lagos” to provide real-time monitoring of electricity generation, distribution and trading activities across the state.

He disclosed that Lagos currently has 12 Independent Power Producers under regulation, with seven already fully operational commercially.

The commissioner highlighted ongoing energy infrastructure projects, including the 37.7-kilometre Badagry electricity corridor and the proposed Lekki-Epe Integrated Energy Corridor featuring a 132kV transmission line and gas pipeline network.

He added that the state had expanded public lighting infrastructure with the installation of over 42,000 smart solar streetlights across major highways and roads.

Ogunleye said renewable energy upgrades had also been completed in schools, hospitals and primary healthcare centres to improve public service delivery.

In the transport sector, he noted that Lagos is expanding compressed natural gas, CNG and electric vehicle infrastructure, with 244 vehicles already converted to CNG and 17 CNG stations expected to become operational before the end of 2026.

The commissioner reaffirmed the government’s commitment to building a sustainable, investor-friendly and reliable energy system capable of supporting economic growth and improving residents’ quality of life.