Lagos State is reinforcing its status as Nigeria’s clean energy capital with new commitments to expand solar electrification and improve public infrastructure through renewable technologies.
Speaking on behalf of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Honourable Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Hon. Biodun Ogunleye, announced that 42,000 streetlights across Lagos are being converted to solar power, while 32 general hospitals are being electrified using renewable systems. An additional 2,000 kilowatt-hours of capacity is also being added to strengthen critical public facilities.
“Energy transition is no longer an option—it is an urgent necessity,” Ogunleye stated. “Lagos is demonstrating that subnational governments can lead by example through decisive policies and investments.”
In his welcome remarks, Prof. Magnus Onuoha, President of REEEAA, reaffirmed the Alliance’s mandate as the unified voice of Nigeria’s renewable energy ecosystem.
He recalled that REEEAA was born out of the Nigerian Energy Support Programme (NESP II); a partnership between the Federal Ministry of Power, the European Union, and the German Government, implemented by GIZ — to coordinate Nigeria’s fragmented clean energy sector into one strong advocacy platform.
“For over five years, REEEAA has spoken with one voice, engaging constructively for actionable, result-oriented outcomes,” Onuoha said. “Our mission remains clear: to mainstream clean energy into Nigeria’s sustainable development agenda.”
He commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for signing the Electricity Act 2023, which places over 90 percent focus on renewables and empowers subnational governments to generate, transmit, and distribute power — a move he described as “a decisive step toward energy democratization.”
Delivering a gender-focused perspective, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of Women Affairs, represented by Prince Xavier Eyamba, unveiled the ministry’s flagship initiative to distribute 4 million e-cookstoves, expected to create 40,000 green jobs and improve household air quality.
She also announced plans to roll out 25,000 electric tricycles across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones as part of women and youth empowerment programmes.
“Women and children are disproportionately affected by energy poverty,” she said. “Our clean cooking and e-mobility initiatives will not only reduce emissions but also empower women economically and socially.”
The Director-General of the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA), Engr. Tukur Tahir Aliyu, emphasized the importance of technical competence and standardization in ensuring the sustainability of Nigeria’s renewable energy growth.
He called for widespread capacity-building among local installers and developers to meet the quality demands of emerging projects.
The conference culminated in a series of concrete partnerships and deliverables, including:
- Finalizing a REEEAA–NEMSA MoU to institutionalize standards, safety, and capacity development.
- Collaboration with Access Bank to expand renewable energy financing and de-risking mechanisms.
- A new partnership with Green Energy Mission Africa (GEMA) to launch a youth entrepreneurship and mentorship programme.
- Continued cooperation with GIZ under the Nigerian Energy Support Programme (NESP).
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