The Lagos State Government has unveiled plans to develop four major electricity generation hubs as part of its Clean Lagos Electricity Market initiative, targeting up to 4,000 megawatts (MW) of power supply.
The strategic project is designed to significantly reduce the state’s reliance on the national grid and address persistent power shortages affecting Africa’s largest commercial city.
Each of the proposed hubs will host gas-fired power projects with a minimum generation capacity of 500MW, contributing to a combined target of 4,000MW upon completion.
The initiative comes as Lagos grapples with an estimated electricity demand of about 6,000MW, while current supply from the national grid remains below 2,000MW.
To ensure efficient distribution, the hubs will be situated close to existing infrastructure operated by major distribution companies, including Eko Electricity Distribution Company and Ikeja Electric.
Key locations identified for the power hubs include Egbin, Ikorodu, Badagry, Agbara, and Ogudu—areas strategically positioned near existing substations to optimize power evacuation and delivery.
The Clean Lagos Electricity Market plan is expected to boost industrial growth, improve energy reliability, and enhance economic productivity across the state.
