Firm Plans Electric Vehicle Charging Expansion, Assembly Plant For 2026

LUG West Africa has announced plans to establish a local assembly plant for street lighting infrastructure and deploy more than 250 electric vehicle (EV) charging points across Lagos State in 2026.

The disclosure was made at the company’s 2025 End-of-Year Party, held at the Victoria Garden Event Centre in Alausa, Lagos, yesterday. The event was attended by the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat; Ogun State commissioner for local government and chieftaincy affairs, Hon. Ganiyu Hamzat; alongside government officials, industry stakeholders and other dignitaries.

The company stated that the expansion is aimed at supporting the growing adoption of electric vehicles in Nigeria, while reducing dependence on imported street lighting infrastructure. It noted that the initiative aligns with national efforts on renewable energy deployment and sustainable urban development.

Speaking at the event, Executive Chairman and Managing Director of LUG West Africa, Mr. Imran Oladimeji Hamzat, said the company is collaborating with international partners to integrate solar-powered street lighting with EV charging infrastructure.

Hamzat stated that Nigeria recorded an estimated 400 per cent increase in electric vehicle adoption between 2020 and 2025. He added that projections indicate electric vehicles could account for about 10 per cent of vehicles on Nigerian roads by 2030.

According to him, Nigeria currently has over 11 million vehicles, and an estimated 8 per cent EV adoption rate would translate to about 850,000 electric vehicles, creating significant demand for public charging infrastructure. He noted that roadside charging stations would be crucial, as not all EV owners have access to a home charging station.

Hamzat said LUG West Africa has installed more than 50,000 solar-powered street lights across Lagos State, providing a foundation for integrating EV charging solutions. He explained that an electric vehicle typically requires about 240 volts for one hour of charging to cover approximately 40 miles.

He added that integrating seven monocrystalline solar panels, each producing 36 volts, can generate sufficient power to charge one electric vehicle, covering about a 200-metre stretch of roadway. Based on existing infrastructure, he said Lagos State could support an estimated 250 charging stations.

Hamzat disclosed that the company had developed a working prototype and expects to produce a test sample by 2026. He said the project is designed to be implemented nationwide, with plans to roll out the solution across Nigeria in collaboration with global partners.

He also confirmed that LUG West Africa is building an assembly plant in Lagos to assemble street lighting systems and manufacture components for EV charging stations, noting that the project is expected to support job creation and local capacity development.

The end-of-year event also featured staff recognition and prize presentations, with cash rewards ranging from N100,000 to N600,000, as well as the distribution of solar-powered fans to selected attendees.