The Lagos State Government has disclosed plans to eliminate the existing band classification system used for electricity consumers, signaling a renewed push toward uninterrupted power supply across the state.
The disclosure was made by Biodun Ogunleye, Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, during an inter-ministerial briefing highlighting achievements of the administration of Babajide Sanwo-Olu in the energy sector over the past year.
Brandspur Brand News reports that the commissioner addressed concerns raised over communities in Aboru and other areas currently placed under low-service electricity bands, explaining that the state is intentionally shifting away from a system that limits customers to fixed daily power hours.
Ogunleye stated that the banding structure, which categorizes consumers based on three to 21 hours of electricity supply, does not align with the government’s long-term vision. According to him, the Sanwo-Olu administration is focused on achieving continuous electricity rather than managing scarcity through classifications.
He stressed that delivering 24-hour electricity is achievable, noting that Lagos has previously experienced near-constant power in select areas. The commissioner added that the state government is prioritizing policies that support stable, round-the-clock supply rather than debates around band placement.
To support this objective, Ogunleye revealed that Lagos is targeting an additional 2,000 megawatts of embedded power generation through partnerships with private investors. He said residents should begin to see noticeable improvements from these embedded power projects within the next six to 12 months.
The commissioner further explained that the state prefers to play a regulatory and enabling role, allowing private sector operators to drive power generation and distribution instead of the government directly running power plants.
He added that Lagos currently has 12 regulated independent power producers, with seven already operating commercially, while critical infrastructure upgrades have been completed, including the rehabilitation of over 37 kilometres of 132KV transmission lines across Badagry, Epe, and other strategic corridors.
Ogunleye concluded that electricity remains central to Lagos’ economic growth, warning that without reliable power, productivity, development, and opportunities for residents would remain severely constrained.
