Lagos plans five new hubs as alternative power sources

Lagos State government said it has concluded plans to set up five additional power hubs across the state to give residents alternative sources of clean energy.

The government said this is part of the strategy to drive an effective 24-hour economy.

The State Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Mr. Biodun Ogunleye, said this at the ongoing ministerial press briefing to mark the first year of Governor Sanwo-Olu’s second term.

Ogunleye said these additional power hubs earmarked would complement the six solar POCs (Proof of Concept), giving Lagosians a better alternative to power supply across Lagos, stressing that renewable energy is the cornerstone of the government’s clean electricity plans for Lagos.

He further said that plans are on to develop One Gigawatt of grid-scale solar energy capacity for the clean Lagos electricity market, saying that there are over 10 sites considered for the project, including Egbin terminal plant site, Ikorodu, Badagry, Agbara, Ogudu and others.

According to him, Sanwo-Olu’s administration had distributed over 10,000 gas tubes to petty traders to reduce their dependence on firewood and other unclean sources in Lagos.

He disclosed that the state government would be intensifying enforcement to curb haphazard establishment of gas plants and shops in the state, saying that this is to ensure that everyone adhered to safety rules and regulations.

According to him, the state government will be partnering with the Federal Government to ensure both gas and fuel stations comply to achieve the goal.

“We have distributed over 10,000 gas tubes to the residents to abandon other unclean energy. We believe that this source is better and healthy for the traders and other Lagosians patronising them.

“While we are encouraging this, the government will be intensifying enforcement to curb haphazard establishment of gas plants and shops in the state. This is to ensure that everyone adheres to safety,” he said.

“The Lagos State Government would be partnering with the Federal Government to ensure both gas and fuel stations do not cause harm to the people in the state. We want to ensure that our people are safe in Lagos,” the commissioner said.