Sanwo-Olu Inaugurates Power Projects To Stimulate Economic Growth

Lagos State governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has commissioned electrification projects in the Badagry axis of the state.

He said the power projects would help to stimulate economic activities, enhance security and improve the standard of living of the residents.

The projects included three HC Tower Crossings, the rehabilitated 33KV distribution lines along the Gaji-Seme, Owode-Apa corridors and the connection of 51 transformer substations.

At the event, the governor, who was represented by his deputy, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, said the government was not merely commissioning power infrastructure, but restoring confidence, unlocking opportunities and bringing lasting relief to communities that had long awaited improved electricity supply in the area.

Sanwo-Olu added that the intervention aligns strongly with the THEMES+ Development Agenda of the current administration, particularly the commitment to expanding energy access and building resilient infrastructure that supports economic growth across every part of Lagos State.

“This intervention aligns strongly with our THEMES+ Development Agenda, particularly our commitment to expanding energy access and building resilient infrastructure that supports economic growth across every part of Lagos State, and with the recent inauguration of the Board of the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission, Lagos is positioning itself to regulate and expand electricity supply more effectively, ensuring that infrastructure investments such as this deliver lasting benefits to our people,” he said.

The Governor noted that beyond providing electricity, the project represents an opportunity for traders to extend their business hours, artisans and small manufacturers to increase productivity, schools and healthcare facilities to function more effectively, and families to enjoy a better quality of life.

“With the recent inauguration of the Board of the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission, Lagos is positioning itself to regulate and expand electricity supply more effectively, ensuring that infrastructure investments such as this deliver lasting benefits to our people.”

‘’These electrification projects being commissioned will significantly strengthen power distribution across the Gbaji–Seme and Owode–Apa corridor, enabling thousands of homes, shops, and businesses to benefit from improved and more stable electricity supply, while boarder communities such as Badagry must benefit from sustained investment in infrastructure that supports trade, productivity, and community wellbeing,” he said.

In his goodwill message, the Chairman, Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Energy and Mineral Resources, Hon. Sabur Akanbi Oluwa, described the infrastructure as a clear testament to the visionary leadership of the Lagos State government in advancing sustainable infrastructure and expanding access to reliable electricity for communities across the state.

Earlier, the Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Mr. Biodun Ogunleye, noted that commissioning of power projects is a response to the power challenges facing the community for many years, explaining that the power infrastructure will improve electricity access, strengthen distribution capacity, and enhance the quality of life for residents and businesses in the community.