NIL Expo 2025: Lagos Reaffirms Commitment to Sustainable, Inclusive Energy Infrastructure

The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to building sustainable and inclusive energy infrastructure, with a focus on transformative lighting projects that drive safety, economic growth, and resilience.

Delivering a keynote at the Nigeria International Lighting (NIL) Expo 2025, held Wednesday at the Landmark Event Centre, Lagos, the Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Mr. Biodun Ogunleye, described lighting as “a catalyst for economic growth and safety.”

He commended the organisers, Zhongsheng International Limited, powered by Powercap Limited and endorsed by the Ministry, for convening what he termed a vital platform to showcase innovations in lighting technology for national development.

“Lighting is not just about visibility, it’s about safety, productivity, and prosperity. For a megacity like Lagos, the strategic deployment of lighting directly impacts the quality of life of over 20 million residents,” Ogunleye said.

The Commissioner highlighted key projects under Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s Administration, including:

• Retrofitting 22,000 streetlights to solar across highways and inner roads—cutting emissions, reducing costs, and enhancing safety.
• Powering 32 General Hospitals, 336 Primary Health Centres, and over 2,000 schools with solar solutions, delivering a combined 4,060 kWh of clean, reliable power.

These interventions, he stressed, align with the THEMES Plus Agenda, which seeks to position Lagos as a 24/7 economy, where healthcare, education, commerce, and public services thrive on resilient energy systems.

Describing the NIL Expo as more than an exhibition, Ogunleye called it a “marketplace of ideas and collaborations” essential to advancing Lagos’ energy future. He underscored the need for public-private partnerships with innovators, manufacturers, financiers, and development agencies to accelerate progress.

“Our vision is clear: a Lagos where lighting improves safety, extends business hours, and powers essential services reliably. But we cannot do this alone,” he said.

The Commissioner concluded by centering the human impact of lighting—students studying longer, patients receiving uninterrupted care, and traders thriving under safer, well-lit markets—capturing what he described as “the Lagos story we are writing: one of light, resilience, and opportunity.”