Lagos State government, through the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources in collaboration with the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, on Friday held a stakeholders’ engagement on the delivery of the 132KV transmission line and gas pipeline Right-of-Way (RoW) corridor from Ajah to Ibeju-Lekki (Eleko) Junction, as well as the gas pipeline from Bonny Camp to Alaro City, Epe.

The House Committee Chairman on Energy and Mineral Resources, Lagos State House of Assembly, Sabur Olowa, while addressing the stakeholders from Ajah, Ibeju-Lekki, and Eleko among others, at Alausa, commended the state executive council for prioritising infrastructure that directly impacts economic growth and job creation.

He assured stakeholders of the legislature’s continued support through enabling laws and oversight to ensure timely and successful project delivery.

On his part, the Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Mr. Biodun Ogunleye, reiterated the state government’s commitment to expanding power and gas infrastructure to support industrial hubs, residential developments, and commercial activities across the Lekki-Epe axis.

Ogunleye stressed that the projects align with the vision of the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration to make Lagos a 21st century economy driven by reliable energy supply.

In his address, the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Olumide Oluyinka, highlighted the ministry’s role in ensuring proper planning, orderly development, and strict adherence to approved layouts along the project corridors.

Oluyinka assured stakeholders that all necessary planning approvals and development controls would be enforced to prevent distortions and safeguard public interest.

Also, Special Adviser to the Governor on Mineral Resources, Abiola Olowu, gave background insights into the projects, describing them as strategic interventions designed to unlock investment opportunities and enhance energy access across the state.

Olowu expressed appreciation to Sanwo-Olu for his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to transformative infrastructure development.

Earlier, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Housing, who is also the supervising Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Abdulhafiz Toriola, emphasised the importance of early and continuous stakeholder engagement in ensuring the smooth execution of critical infrastructure projects.

He noted that the engagement was aimed at fostering collaboration, addressing concerns, and securing community buy-in for projects that are vital to Lagos State’s economic growth, energy security, and industrial development.

The representatives of the communities affected by the projects expressed appreciation to the state government for engaging them, pledging cooperation and support for the successful implementation of the projects, while also calling for continuous dialogue throughout the execution phases.

The stakeholders’ engagement attests to the Lagos State government’s inclusive approach to development and its resolve to deliver sustainable energy and infrastructure projects that benefit communities and drive economic prosperity.