Lagos Targets 2,000MW Additional Electricity Supply by March 2027

According to report by Vanguard on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 The Lagos State Government has announced plans to increase electricity supply by an additional 2,000 megawatts (MW) by March 2027 as part of efforts to address persistent power shortages and strengthen the state’s energy infrastructure.

The initiative is expected to be driven by ongoing electricity market reforms, increased private-sector investment and partnerships with relevant stakeholders to improve power generation, transmission and distribution across the state.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu disclosed the plan on Wednesday at the Lagos Energy Summit 2026, themed “Lagos Energy Evolution: Transforming the Future.”

The governor, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Barrister Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin, stressed that reliable electricity supply remains essential to sustaining Lagos’ economic growth and improving the operating environment for businesses.

He noted that manufacturers, small-scale enterprises and households continue to face significant challenges due to inconsistent electricity supply and rising energy costs.

According to Sanwo-Olu, his administration is committed to establishing an enabling environment for businesses through improved electricity infrastructure, regulatory reforms and greater participation by private investors.

“Our administration has been intentional about creating an enabling environment for businesses to thrive through improved power infrastructure, regulatory reforms, and increased private-sector participation,” he said.

The governor explained that the state’s electricity market restructuring was designed to introduce transparent regulatory frameworks, strengthen consumer protection and promote accountability among electricity service providers.

He also urged stakeholders in the energy sector to move beyond policy discussions and focus on implementing practical measures capable of addressing the state’s electricity challenges. Providing further details on the government’s energy development strategy, the Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Biodun Ogunleye, revealed that Lagos was currently engaging approximately 22 investors to conclude transactions in the electricity sector.

Ogunleye also disclosed that the state was working with relevant federal authorities to resolve outstanding bottlenecks surrounding Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), which are considered essential to attracting investment and expanding electricity generation capacity.

He explained that the state’s strategy extends beyond increasing generation capacity to improving transmission and distribution infrastructure.

According to him, the government is also working towards automating energy assets to reduce electricity theft and vandalism while encouraging the adoption of alternative energy sources, including solar, wind and hydropower.

Meanwhile, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Ibilola Kasunmu, highlighted the scale of Lagos’ electricity deficit, noting that the state currently receives less than 1,000MW from the national grid despite having an estimated population of 22 million people.

Kasunmu explained that Lagos’ electricity demand stands at approximately 6,000MW, leaving a substantial gap between available supply and actual consumption.

She attributed the persistent shortfall to inadequate power generation, gas supply constraints, insufficient transmission infrastructure and weaknesses in electricity revenue collection systems.

To address these challenges, she said the state was pursuing alternative electricity generation initiatives, including embedded power generation and waste-to-energy projects.

She added that Lagos was also working with the Federal Government through a joint technical working committee to develop solutions capable of improving electricity supply and strengthening the state’s energy market.

The planned addition of 2,000MW represents a major component of the Sanwo-Olu administration’s ambition to establish a more reliable and sustainable electricity system capable of supporting Lagos’ growing population, industrial activities and commercial operations.

If successfully implemented, the initiative could significantly improve power availability for businesses and households while reducing dependence on electricity supplied through the national grid.

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