Residents, businesses and industries in Lagos could soon see more dependable electricity as the Federal Government and the Lagos State Government begin work on a pilot programme designed to improve power supply across the state.
Lagos has been selected as the first location for the Federal Government’s 24/7 Energy Zones pilot, an initiative aimed at delivering stable and reliable electricity to major demand centres.
The development followed a high-level technical meeting between the Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at Lagos House, Marina.
The Federal Government said the programme is designed to address some of the technical, commercial and regulatory challenges that have continued to affect electricity delivery.
According to the Ministry of Power, electricity distribution companies operating along the Lagos corridor have been engaged, with commitments secured to take more electricity and provide steadier supply to customers.
To drive implementation, the government has established a Joint Technical Committee made up of representatives from key federal and Lagos State electricity agencies. The committee is expected to identify outstanding challenges, recommend solutions and determine the next steps required to implement the 24/7 Energy Zones pilot.
The committee will report to a Steering Committee chaired by Governor Sanwo-Olu and co-chaired by Minister Tegbe.
The initiative will focus on four major areas: grid stabilisation, market liquidity, grid expansion, and harmonisation of governance and regulatory frameworks. These areas are intended to improve the movement of available electricity through the power value chain and make supply more reliable for consumers.
Lagos was chosen as the starting point because of its enormous electricity demand and its importance to Nigeria’s commercial and industrial economy. The government has indicated that the approach could later be extended to the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano corridor and the Enugu-Port Harcourt corridor.
For businesses, more reliable electricity could mean lower dependence on diesel and petrol generators, while households could benefit from fewer interruptions and more predictable power supply.
However, the programme is still moving through its implementation stage. Authorities have not yet provided a detailed timeline guaranteeing uninterrupted 24-hour electricity for every part of Lagos.
The success of the pilot will therefore depend on how quickly technical bottlenecks are resolved and how effectively government agencies, electricity distributors and other players in the sector work together.
For Lagos residents and businesses, the expectation is clear: a more reliable power supply that can support economic activity, reduce operating costs and improve daily life.