Lagos State starts installation of 22,000 solar-powered streetlights under the Light Up Lagos initiative to improve safety, sustainability, and visibility
The Lagos State Government has commenced the installation of over 22,000 solar-powered streetlights across the state under its Light Up Lagos Solar Streetlight Initiative.
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Implemented by the Lagos State Electrification Agency (LSEA) and supervised by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, the project aims to improve night-time visibility, safety, and energy sustainability.
According to Deputy Director of Public Affairs at LSEA, Ololade Agboola, the initiative addresses decades of reliance on grid electricity and diesel-powered generators for public lighting, which have become expensive, unreliable, and environmentally harmful.
General Manager of LSEA, Kamaldeen Balogun, stated, “This project reflects Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s commitment to building a cleaner, greener, and safer Lagos. By reducing dependence on fossil fuels and maximising solar energy, we are lighting up the city while preserving the environment for future generations.”
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, led by Commissioner Biodun Ogunleye, provides policy oversight to align the project with Lagos’ long-term renewable energy plans.
“The success of the Light Up Lagos project is a reflection of our collective commitment to sustainability,” Ogunleye said.
Several major corridors have already been fully illuminated, including Governor’s Road (Alausa), Mobolaji Johnson Way, Herbert Macaulay Way, Bode Thomas Road, Muritala Muhammed Way, Market Street Oyingbo, and the Lekki–Ikoyi Link Bridge, with ongoing work on Ikorodu Road, Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, Ikeja Bridge, Western Avenue, Gbagada–Oshodi Expressway, and additional sections of Ikorodu Road and Lekki–Epe Expressway.
Balogun explained that the rollout is being executed in phases to ensure coverage across all communities.
“Every light installed represents progress and safety for our people. We are working systematically to ensure that no community is left in darkness,” he said.
The installations are fully designed and implemented by LSEA staff, ensuring quality control and in-house maintenance capability.
Governor Sanwo-Olu had previously disclosed that within a year, most streetlights in Lagos would run on solar energy, committing to 22,000 installations already.
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“We are going to see solar streetlights that can work even when there’s no clear cloud for two to three days, which shows our commitment,” he said at the NAPE 2024 Conference.
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