- Lagos launches its inaugural Energy Summit at the Oriental Hotel in Victoria Island to promote clean, reliable power solutions.
- Commissioner Ogunleye says the event will drive action and accelerate energy access through innovation and collaboration.
The Lagos State Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has announced the first Lagos Energy Summit, titled “Journey to Energy for All.” It will take place from April 15 to 18 at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.
During a press briefing on Thursday, Commissioner Biodun Ogunleye said the summit is essential to providing power for all Lagos residents. He said the state will bring experts, investors, and government leaders together to find real solutions.
“This summit is not just talk,” he said. “It is about taking action.”
The summit has clear goals. First, it will promote renewable energy. Second, it will encourage more people and businesses to adopt clean power. Third, it will build strong partnerships among key players in the sector.
“This summit goes beyond dialogue; it’s about results,” Ogunleye said. “We want to turn ideas into action and solve real problems in our power sector.”
He outlined the summit’s goals, which include promoting renewable energy, accelerating clean energy adoption, and fostering strong partnerships. Ogunleye said the event will spotlight the Lagos State Electricity Law 2024, allowing the state to regulate its electricity generation and distribution.
During the four-day event, the ministry plans to showcase new technologies, build roadmaps for renewable energy deployment, and validate implementation strategies.
Ogunleye revealed that the summit will welcome a wide range of participants—energy experts, government leaders, private sector investors, tech providers, researchers, and local communities. He said financial institutions and development partners will also support efforts to fund and deploy modern power infrastructure.
He traced Lagos’ energy reform journey to the Enron Independent Power Project, initiated under former Governor Bola Ahmed Tinubu, now Nigeria’s President. Ogunleye noted that Tinubu’s signing of the Electricity Act 2023 paved the way for subnational governments to take charge of their energy sectors.
“Our ministry continues to develop policies, train talent, engage communities, build partnerships, and ensure strong regulation,” he said. “These efforts are central to building a 24-hour economy powered by clean and efficient energy.”
He ended with a call to action: “Lagos leads the way in energy innovation. We will make ‘Energy for All’ a reality and lay the foundation for a greener, more prosperous future.”