Lagos Targets 24-Hour Power Supply Through Energy Summit

The state government plans to bring regulators, electricity distributors and energy suppliers together to tackle structural problems and develop practical solutions for more reliable electricity

The initiative comes as Lagos continues to develop its electricity market following the passage of the Lagos State Electricity Law 2024, which provides a framework for regulating electricity generation, distribution and supply within the state.

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The law is intended to encourage private investment and expand the state’s role in managing its energy infrastructure.

The Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Biodun Ogunleye, said the summit would provide an opportunity for stakeholders across the electricity value chain to examine the challenges affecting supply and identify workable interventions.

He spoke on Thursday during a press briefing ahead of the 2026 Lagos Energy Summit, which will be held under the theme, “Lagos Energy Evolution: Transforming the Future”.

The ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Ibilola Kasumu, said the gathering would move beyond conventional policy discussions by placing specific industry challenges before experts for practical solutions.

“This summit is going to be different from the last one.

It is not just going to be a talk shop. We are going to bring real problems to the table and look for solutions from different experts in this sector,” she said.

Kasumu said the government intended to bring together regulators, electricity distribution companies, resellers and suppliers to address problems affecting the sector and develop a pathway towards reliable, round-the-clock electricity.

She added that the solutions emerging from the discussions could provide a framework for other states seeking to improve electricity access and reliability.

Ogunleye said the agenda would cover electricity market reforms, energy efficiency, renewable energy, metering solutions and alternative sources of power. The discussions are also expected to examine the regulatory framework governing the state’s electricity market.

The commissioner disclosed that Lagos and the Federal Government were discussing how to clarify their respective regulatory responsibilities and strengthen the state’s control over its energy infrastructure.

The engagement follows a separate collaboration announced in October between both levels of government to improve electricity supply through the Federal Government’s proposed 24/7 Energy Zones pilot.

Under the arrangement, Lagos was identified as the first corridor for the initiative, with a joint technical committee established to address regulatory, commercial and technical challenges.

The wider pilot is also expected to cover the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano and Enugu-Port Harcourt corridors.

The state has also been pursuing reforms aimed at increasing private-sector participation, expanding metering and improving electricity infrastructure.

In May, Ogunleye outlined a target of achieving between 95 and 100 per cent grid availability and full metering coverage by 2030.

The government also disclosed that the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission had begun licensing operators and strengthening oversight of the emerging electricity market.

Beyond conventional electricity supply, the summit will consider the role of compressed natural gas and electric vehicles in Lagos’s broader clean-energy and transportation plans.

It will also showcase clean-energy projects and prototypes developed by secondary school students, with the government seeking to encourage youth participation in the sector’s transition.

The event is expected to attract public officials, private investors, energy specialists, academics and innovators, creating an opportunity for discussions on investment, infrastructure development and sustainable energy solutions.

According to the summit’s official programme, the main sessions will take place on November 10 and 11 at the Landmark Event Centre on Victoria Island, while a technical tour is scheduled for November 12.

The government is seeking to turn the summit’s discussions into practical measures that can improve electricity supply for households and businesses.

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However, the success of the 24-hour power ambition will depend on how effectively the proposed solutions address persistent challenges across generation, distribution, regulation and investment.