The Lagos State Government has called on independent power producers and energy solution companies to submit bids for the establishment of gas-fired power plants aimed at tackling the State’s persistent electricity shortfall.
This initiative, announced by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR) in partnership with the Office of Public-Private Partnerships (OPPP) on Wednesday, seeks to generate up to 500MW of electricity across four designated hubs in the state.
With a population exceeding 20 million, Lagos remains Africa’s largest metropolitan area and Nigeria’s economic powerhouse.
However, the city’s energy demands far surpass the supply from the national grid. The government revealed that while Lagos requires over 6,000 MW of electricity, the existing DisCos supply less than 2,000 MW at peak periods.
“The state faces pressing energy challenges due to rapid urbanization and growth in economic activities. “There is an urgent need for sustainable alternatives to…
