Sanwo-Olu Commissions Electrification Projects in Badagry

Sanwo-Olu Commissions Electrification Projects in Badagry
Strengthens Power Distribution Along Gbaji–Seme and Owode–Apa Corridors
Power Supply Set to Improve as Lagos Commissions Projects in Border Communities

Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has commissioned several electrification projects in the Badagry axis of Lagos State, describing the investment as a lasting benefit to residents and businesses in the area.

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Eko Hot Blog gathered that the projects include three High Capacity (HC) Tower Crossings, the rehabilitation of 33KV distribution lines along the Gbaji–Seme and Owode–Apa corridors, as well as the connection of 51 transformer substations aimed at improving electricity supply in the communities.

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Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, the governor, represented by the Deputy Governor, Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, said the projects were designed to tackle long-standing electricity challenges in the axis.

According to him, the government is not only commissioning power infrastructure but also restoring confidence and creating new opportunities for communities that have long awaited stable electricity.

Sanwo-Olu noted that the initiative aligns with the administration’s THEMES+ Development Agenda, particularly its commitment to expanding energy access and building resilient infrastructure that supports economic growth across the state.

Sanwo-Olu Commissions Electrification Projects in Badagry

He also referenced the recent inauguration of the board of the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission, noting that the development would help strengthen regulation and expand electricity supply across Lagos.

The governor added that improved electricity supply would enable traders to extend business hours, boost productivity among artisans and small manufacturers, and improve operations in schools and healthcare facilities.

He further emphasised the economic importance of Badagry, describing it as a historic town and a key border corridor linking Nigeria to the Republic of Benin and the wider West African region.

In his goodwill message, the Chairman of the Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Energy and Mineral Resources, Sabur Akanbi Oluwa, said the infrastructure demonstrates the state government’s commitment to expanding access to reliable electricity and improving the living conditions of residents.

Earlier in his remarks, the Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Biodun Ogunleye, said the project was initiated to address the power challenges that had affected the communities for many years.

Also speaking, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Mineral Resources, Abiola Olowu, described the development as a reflection of the government’s commitment to delivering critical power infrastructure and supporting socio-economic growth in the state.

The electrification projects are expected to strengthen power distribution across the corridors and provide more stable electricity supply to thousands of homes, shops and businesses in the border communities.