The Lagos State Government has revealed plans to generate 6 gigawatts (GW) of electricity over the next three years as part of its clean energy drive aimed at improving power supply across the state.

Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, made the announcement during the “Lagos Electricity Market Summit” on Tuesday, in Lagos.

Sanwo-Olu stated Lagos needs to move beyond reliance on the national grid to achieve long-term energy stability.

“Lagos State has begun a journey to achieve energy independence with the target of 6 gigawatts in power generation over the next three years. 

“The bold move to establish a reliable clean energy source to address power shortfall in the State was a direct result of the Lagos State Electricity Act signed into law last December by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, which gave a legal framework for private investment in public energy infrastructure,” the source read in part.