Lagos Energy Summit opens tomorrow, focuses on private investment

By Diden Abigail Owuntarose

The Lagos State Government will on Tuesday commence its 2026 Energy Summit, seeking to attract private-sector investment and develop practical solutions to persistent electricity challenges across the state.

The two-day summit, scheduled for November 10 and 11 at the Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, will be held under the theme, “Lagos Energy Evolution: Transforming the Future.”

The event is expected to bring together government officials, energy investors, regulators, electricity distribution companies, industry operators and other stakeholders to explore opportunities for investment and improve electricity supply.

The Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Biodun Ogunleye, said the summit would move beyond policy discussions to focus on practical solutions capable of improving energy access, affordability and reliability.

According to the commissioner, Lagos, as Nigeria’s commercial and industrial centre, requires innovative energy solutions to strengthen its economic competitiveness and support business growth.

The summit will focus on the implementation of the Lagos State Electricity Law, 2024, particularly its implications for private-sector participation across the electricity value chain.

Discussions will cover electricity infrastructure, renewable energy, decentralised power generation, energy efficiency, metering solutions and alternative energy sources.

The programme will also feature investment roundtables, technical masterclasses, exhibitions and business-to-business engagements aimed at encouraging strategic partnerships and investment opportunities.

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Ogunleye noted that addressing Lagos’ electricity challenges would require collaboration between government, investors, regulators and energy operators, stressing that private-sector participation would be essential to achieving sustainable improvements.

The summit is also expected to explore opportunities in clean energy technologies, including compressed natural gas and electric mobility, as Lagos seeks to expand its energy options.

The state government said the gathering would provide a platform to review progress in the electricity market and identify investment opportunities capable of supporting economic growth and the state’s transition towards a more reliable and sustainable energy system.

Participants are expected to examine how the evolving regulatory framework can encourage investment while improving electricity delivery to households and businesses.

The summit is expected to provide an opportunity for stakeholders to develop actionable recommendations and partnerships aimed at addressing the state’s energy challenges