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Nigeria's commercial capital currently generates an estimated 15,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity through diesel generators but a mix of gas-sourced power with off-grid solutions means that the Lagos Electricity Market plan could potentially double the size of the state's economy.

At a consultative forum held last year, Olalere Odusote, the former Lagos State commissioner, and industry experts said the commercial framework of the electricity market plan, built on competitive tariffs, the involvement of private sector operators, and proposal to integrate off-grid energy solutions, make the power plan unique.

The Lagos power plan's potential extends beyond Lagos, serving as a beacon of hope for other states across Nigeria. Its innovative approach, blending traditional and renewable energy sources, offers a blueprint for replicating its success elsewhere. Read also: Large scale theft robs Nigeria of electricity

The Lagos power plan seeks to use available energy sources in the state – gas and renewable energy sources – to attain at least 18 hours of supply daily over five years with growth in peak energy traded in the state, from 12,000-15,000MWh daily in December 2022 to 81,000MWh by June 2028.

In the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria's commercial capital, a revolution is brewing in the energy sector. Lagos state, through its Off-grid Electrification Strategy and Action Plan, a brainchild of the state government, is poised to transform the city's power landscape, paving the way for a brighter, more sustainable future.

The Lagos State government relied on Sections 13-15 of the 1999 Constitution, which earmarks electricity as an item on the concurrent legislative list, allowing for both the federal and state governments to legislate upon. With the new constitutional amendment, concerns about the Federal Government scuttling the process have eased.