Majority Leader of LSHA leads LERSA to crucial meeting at Lagos State Ministry of Energy
In a decisive move to address persistent electricity challenges in the Lekki axis, the Lekki Estates Residents and Stakeholders Association (LERSA) has engaged the Lagos State Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources in a strategic high-level meeting. Facilitated by the Majority Leader of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Noheem Adams, the LERSA contingent was led by Chief Sulyman Bello, the President, and Engr. Obi Isiuwa, Chairman of the Power Committee.
Held at the office of Hon. Commissioner Biodun Ogunleye, the session focused on actionable solutions to the critical issues plaguing power supply across the corridor; from infrastructure gaps to unfair billing practices.
Key Demands from LERSA Included:
• Restoration and provision of street lighting along the Lekki-Epe Expressway and adjoining roads.
• Deployment of Independent Power Projects (IPP) to boost localized generation.
• Implementation of a mandatory metering policy to curb estimated billing.
• Replacement and connection of faulty or customer-procured transformers.
• Activation of Lekki Scheme 2 substation to stabilize the grid.
• Development of a new substation in Ibeju-Lekki to meet rising demand.
• Review of unfair Band A billing where actual daily supply does not match tariff expectations.
Commending LERSA’s proactive stance, Commissioner Ogunleye affirmed the government’s dedication to improving power infrastructure. He announced that a new Lagos State electricity regulatory body will commence operations on June 6, 2025, backed by the state’s energy law as gazetted. This move, he noted, signals a major step towards localized control of power sector regulation and service delivery. The Hon. Commissioner also commended the Lagos State House Of Assembly for the diligent and speedy passage of the legislative instrument which is poised to reform the electricity sector in Lagos State.
Immediate Actions from the State Include:
1. Addressing streetlight outages on Ado-Badore Road and other affected areas.
2. Collaborating with EKEDC to replace malfunctioning transformers and provide new ones where needed.
To support this, LERSA communities are to submit detailed requests through their estate leadership, clearly indicating the number, capacity, and exact locations of faulty or needed transformers. All submissions are to be collated by the LERSA Power Committee Chairman (0802 588 7113) and forwarded under a formal cover to the Ministry.
This engagement reinforces LERSA’s unwavering commitment to championing infrastructure development and advocating for equitable services on behalf of its over 250 estate communities.
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