Lagos State government and its development partners; A4&T Power Solutions Limited and Ikeja Electric Plc have said 12,500 residents in five communities in the Epe axis would benefit from the solar mini energy project embarked upon by the state government.
At the ground breaking event, Lagos State Governor Babajide-Sanwo-Olu who described the project as laudable and first of its kind said it would bridge the energy gap and enable universal sustainable energy access in the state.
“The Lagos State government, via its Off-Grid Electrification Strategy and Action Plan, has set a target to achieve 1GW of Solar PV generation by 2030 and collaborative efforts of players in the sector, such as being witnessed today between A4&T Power Solutions Limited, and Ikeja Electric Plc, will help to accelerate the achievement of this target,’’ he said.
The governor, who was represented by the commissioner for energy and mineral resources, Engr. Olalere Odusote, said,” In line with its THEMES agenda of making Lagos a 21st Century economy, the Babatunde Olusola Sanwo-Olu administration is dedicated to fostering investment in the electricity sector towards achieving an optimal energy mix,and will continue to support, encourage, and partner with forward-thinking corporate entities to further promote, and deepen sustainable off-grid electrification in the state”
He thanked A4&T Power Solutions Limited, and its development partners for choosing the state as the investment destination and commended the management of Ikeja Electric for its dedication, and demonstrated efforts, towards improving electricity supply in unserved and underserved communities across the state.
Also, the special adviser to Lagos State on innovation and technology, Mr Tubosun Alake, said the initiative would support the advancement of digital transformation and provide alternative energy options for digital businesses within the state.
The head of business development Ikeja Electric, Ms Obianuju Okweze, while giving her goodwill message on behalf of the IE DISCO, expressed the company’s commitment to serving underserved customers, and reducing the over-dependence on the grid.
The chairman, board of directors A4&T, Mr Victor Afolabi, expressed delight at what the stakeholders’ collaboration on the project.
He said the organisation’s strategic objective is to continue to raise the bar of innovation in the industry through integrated utilities.
