•Sanwo-Olu, Tegbe co-chair committee to improve electricity in Lagos
The Lagos State Government and the Federal Government have strengthened their collaboration to improve electricity supply in Lagos.
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Minister of Power Mr. Joseph Tegbe, discussed their shared commitment to boosting electricity after the Ministerial Implementation Retreat with Federal Authorities on the Clean Lagos Electricity Market (CLEM), held at Lagos House, Marina, on Monday.
During the four-hour retreat, stakeholders including Governor Sanwo-Olu, Tegbe, and other top officials identified practical measures to tackle challenges within the power sector.
Speaking after the retreat, Governor Sanwo-Olu told journalists that the discussions were open and productive, offering a chance for participants to confront real sector issues and propose viable solutions.
He added that the main goal was to ensure that the benefits from the partnership reach electricity consumers and residents, emphasising the importance of turning the retreat’s resolutions into real results.
Sanwo-Olu stated that the initiative aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s vision of creating a more reliable and sustainable electricity supply nationwide, with Lagos playing a key role.
He also expressed satisfaction with the strong participation from key institutions, including the Transmission Company of Nigeria, Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, Rural Electrification Agency, and other stakeholders.
Earlier, Tegbe stressed Lagos’s vital role in the nation’s power demand, and underlined that effective collaboration among federal and state bodies is crucial to expanding reliable power access.
He mentioned that a steering committee comprising relevant stakeholders will oversee the implementation process, ensuring that the retreat’s resolutions are translated into measurable actions.
Tegbe said the retreat aimed to go beyond mere discussion, establishing practical interventions that could lead to a more dependable electricity market in Lagos.
The focus of the retreat was on key areas such as the electricity market, regulatory framework, and technical and operational issues requiring immediate and long-term solutions.
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GBOYEGA AKOSILE
SPECIAL ADVISER – MEDIA AND PUBLICITY
