Lagos To Commence Smart Meter production To Aid Electricity Supply

The Lagos State Government has announced plans to start local production of affordable smart meters to enhance electricity supply in the state.

It said the production will be carried out through its Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources.

Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Olalere Odusote, an engineer, disclosed this at an event organised to mark one year of governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in office.

He said the state was targetting innovative metering solutions.

In realising the administration’s goal, the ministry has accelerated a light-up programme, electrification of public infrastructure, clean energy initiatives, local capacity building and oil and gas interventions.

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He explained that the accelerated power programme aimed at facilitating electricity distribution to under-served and unserved communities will be implemented in phases, with the first phase focusing on low-income communities.

Odusote said the governor has approved the procurement and installation of 20,000 metres for communities in Lagos, adding that the ministry has also concluded an electricity franchising agreement with distribution companies.

“We have also launched a smart meter design programme to increase meter penetration in the state by leveraging local capacity towards improving electricity distribution and monitoring,” the commissioner said.

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