LASG MOVES TO DELIVER STABLE POWER AS STAKEHOLDERS CONVERGE ON 132KV/33KV SUBSTATION FOR IBEJU-LEKKI
The Lagos State Government has taken a decisive step towards addressing the long-standing electricity and gas infrastructure deficit in Ibeju-Lekki with the convening of a high-level stakeholders’ meeting on the establishment of a 132KV/33KV Power Substation at Sapati Village, Ibeju-Lekki.
The meeting, held on Tuesday, 20th January 2026, at the Conference Room of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR), Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja, was chaired by the Honourable Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Mr. BiodunOgunleye.
In his opening remarks, the Commissioner conveyed the directive of Governor Sanwo-Olu, emphasising that the provision of stable electricity and gas infrastructure for the people of Ibeju-Lekki remains a top priority of the present administration. He noted that the Governor is determined to ensure that residents of the axis finally enjoy a reliable power supply, having endured years of inadequate electricity.
Discussions during the meeting focused on critical issues arising from previous engagements, including Gaslink challenges and the evaluation of potential solutions for the effective provision of electricity and gas infrastructure across the Lekki-Epe corridor.
MDAs represented at the meeting included the Ministries of Works and Infrastructure; Waterfront Development; Environment and Water Resources; Lagos Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC); Office of Drainage Services; Lagos State Materials Testing Laboratory (MEPB); Office of the Surveyor-General; Lands Bureau; New Towns Development Authority (NTDA); Lagos State Infrastructure Maintenance and Regulatory Agency (LASIMRA); and Physical Planning and Urban Development (PP&UD), among others.
Key agenda items reviewed included a recap of earlier deliberations, the extent of implementation of the Right of Way (ROW) for gas infrastructure and the 132KV transmission line up to Eleko Junction, resolutions on identified bottlenecks, and plans to secure necessary sign-offs from all relevant MDAs to ensure timely execution.
Briefing the meeting on the status of the gas project, he disclosed that construction has been completed up to Abraham Adesanya Junction, with the remaining section to connect Alaro City. He added that the State Government has reserved a 104-metre ROW for the gas line project, while contractors mobilised by the Federal Government have already been paid, underscoring the need for continuous monitoring by relevant MDAs.
Ogunleye further directed that a comprehensive survey and alignment drawing for the Lekki-Epe corridor be produced to reflect the new ROW, in line with the State’s Master Plan and Operating Development Plan (ODP). He noted that notices have already been served by the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development on illegal occupants along the corridor.
As part of the resolutions reached, MDAs were mandated to submit their respective sign-offs on the 104-metre ROW to the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources on or before Friday, 23rd January 2026. The Lands Bureau was also directed to present requirements for compensation on affected properties within the ROW by the same date, while the Office of Drainage Services is to superimpose existing alignments and submit its sign-off by Monday, 26th January 2026.
The HC stressed that any MDA with objections must formally communicate such to the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, accompanied by practical alternative solutions, assuring that all submissions would be objectively reviewed.
He reaffirmed the commitment of the Lagos State Government to fast-track the delivery of the Lekki-Epe electricity and gas infrastructure projects, noting that their completion would significantly boost economic activities, improve living standards, and unlock the full development potential of the Ibeju-Lekki axis.
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