Lagos expands solar streetlight project with ‘Light Up Lagos’ initiative

The Lagos State Government has continued work on its Light Up Lagos solar streetlight project, with fresh installations and decommissioning of old fittings underway on major routes across the state.

The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Media, Jubril Gawat, gave the update on Tuesday via his official X handle, announcing ongoing operations on Ikorodu Road.

“Decommissioning of old fittings and poles and installation of new ones continues today on Ikorodu Road from Jibowu to Fadeyi all the way down to Maryland and towards Ojota,” Gawat said.

Providing a list of completed and ongoing sites, Gawat added, “The Solar Street Lights Installation and retrofitting continues across the state. Muritala Muhammed Way – Done; Jibowu – Done ; Iddo – Done; Eko Bridge – Done.
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Western Avenue – Ongoing; Gbagada/Oshodi Expressway – Ongoing; Muritala Muh’d International Airport Way – Ongoing; Marina Bridge – Done; Governor’s Road, Alausa – Ongoing; Alausa and Environs – Ongoing; Old Toll Gate/Olusosun – Done; Alapere/Ogudu – Ongoing; Lekki/Ikoyi Link Bridge – Done; Agric Ikorodu – Ongoing; Ikorodu Road – Ongoing; Lekki-Epe Expressway – Soon.”

He concluded, “The work continues across the state.”

Recall that the state government, through the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, had said the Light Up Lagos project and solar retrofitting initiative were part of efforts to ensure a well-lit, secure, and energy-efficient Lagos.

It stated that from Mobolaji Johnson Avenue to Ikeja, Ketu, and Kosofe, streetlights are being installed and upgraded to enhance security, improve visibility, and boost economic activity across communities.

Earlier in February,report that Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have called on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to fast-track the award of contracts for the Light-Up Lagos project, particularly for streetlights on roads and highways, to enhance security.

The assembly also set up a committee to investigate the project amid concerns of darkness in several parts of Lagos as raised by the lawmakers.

The resolution was passed on Monday during a plenary session, following a Matter of Urgent Public Importance raised by the lawmaker representing Ajeromi-Ifelodun I, Lukmoh Olumoh.

Olumoh noted that despite previous resolutions on streetlight installation, Lagosians are yet to benefit from the initiative, leaving many areas in darkness and vulnerable to security threats.