Lagosians To Get Prepaid Meters, Says Sanwo-Olu

Lagos State governor, Babjide Sanwo-Olu has promised to drive reliable energy delivery to residents of the state with the availability of meters.

Speaking during the 2019 Nigeria Resources Risk and Governance Summit, with the theme Energy for Sustainable Economic Growth – Threats, Opportunities and Governance , the Governor said Government is aware of the existing inadequacies in the status of distribution infrastructure metering to the end users.

“Government is engaging intensely with the DisCos to drive reliable energy delivery to our citizens along with ensuring the availability of meters. We believe that this would increase willingness to pay, improve productivity, and more importantly, continue to improve the living conditions of our people”, he said.

The Governor, who was represented by the Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Mr Olalere Odusote said the present Administration in the State realised the significant impact of steady, reliable and safe energy supply on the welfare and economic wellbeing of the people and is committed to encourage the development and greater use of cleaner, safer and more suitable energy.

“In line with this administration’s desire to promote the wellbeing of its citizenry and build a Lagos that is safe, clean and prosperous, the provision of efficient, effective and sustainable policies to drive the operations of the energy sector in the State is crucial.”

According Governor Sanwo-Olu, the State is uniquely positioned to perform its statutory duties in the Energy Sector with a functional State Energy Ministry and capable implementation agencies such as Lagos State Electricity Board and Ibile Oil and Gas Corporation and the two primarily dedicated distribution companies.

He added that his Administration will continue to create and review existing regulations in the sector to foster growth and development across the State.