Lagos Set for Improved Power Supply As Tegbe Targets 24-Hour Electricity
By Sherif Salau
Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe has outlined plans to establish dedicated Energy Zones that will deliver stable, round-the-clock electricity in Nigeria’s highest-demand areas, with the Lagos axis identified as a top priority.
Tegbe disclosed the initiative during a strategic closed-door meeting with the leadership of selected electricity distribution companies. The proposed zones will initially focus on three major corridors: the Lagos axis, the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano route, and the Enugu-Port Harcourt corridor. Officials say the approach is designed to tackle long-standing bottlenecks at the distribution end of the power value chain, where available electricity often fails to reach consumers efficiently.
According to the minister, the challenges facing Nigeria’s electricity sector extend beyond generation and transmission. A critical constraint lies in how much power distribution companies can take up and deliver reliably to homes, businesses and industries. By concentrating infrastructure upgrades and operational improvements in high-demand locations, the government hopes to unlock latent commercial and industrial demand while strengthening the financial position of the DisCos through better collections.
“The constraint on the sector is not limited to generation and transmission but includes how much power is taken up and delivered at the distribution end,” Tegbe said.
He added that the proposed Energy Zones are meant to close that gap, unlock commercial and industrial demand, and improve revenue and collection efficiency for the DisCos.
The Lagos axis has been singled out as a priority, reflecting its outsized role in national electricity consumption and economic activity. The corridor accounts for a significant share of the country’s power demand, and sustained improvements there are expected to support industrial growth and job creation.
Tegbe emphasised that the Federal Government remains committed to expanding and upgrading infrastructure in high-demand areas so that supply keeps pace with the needs of a growing economy. The engagement, he noted, reinforces the disciplined and sequenced approach he pledged on assuming office and aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which places reliable energy at the centre of economic growth, industrialisation and job creation.
The meeting was attended by the leadership of Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), Ikeja Electric, Eko Power, Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) and Sahara Energy Group.
Tegbe made clear that the direction of policy is to prioritise targeted interventions in high-demand corridors rather than waiting for nationwide grid perfection. If successfully executed, the Energy Zones initiative could mark a meaningful step toward more dependable electricity for millions of residents and businesses in Lagos and beyond.
