The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, in collaboration with the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, on Friday held a stakeholders’ engagement on the delivery of the 132KV transmission line and gas pipeline right-of-way corridor.
The power infrastructure is expected to span from Ajah to Ibeju-Lekki (Eleko) Junction, while the gas pipeline route is from Bonny Camp to Alaro City, Epe.
Speaking at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa, Ikeja, the Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Biodun Ogunleye, reiterated the state government’s commitment to expanding power and gas infrastructure to support industrial hubs, residential developments, and commercial activities across the Lekki-Epe axis.
Ogunleye stressed that the projects aligned with the vision of the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu-led administration to make Lagos a 21st-century economy driven by a reliable energy supply.
He said, “At the end of the day, we are removing a lot of pain associated with the Lekki-Epe corridor. We are creating service setbacks so that electricity can come in conveniently, gas pipelines can come in conveniently, and drainage systems can come in conveniently.”
Addressing the potential effect the projects would have on some structures built along the right of way, he reaffirmed the government’s commitment to compensating property owners.
“What you get at the end of the day is that some people’s property at the edge of the road may be affected here and there. But be assured that it is going to be a win-win for all parties.
“There are methodologies for determining compensation. Be assured that experts will be involved in identifying anyone who is entitled to compensation and ensuring they are adequately compensated.”
In his address, the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr Olumide Oluyinka, highlighted the ministry’s role in ensuring proper planning, orderly development, and strict adherence to approved layouts along the project corridors.
“It’s all for the good of the people because that area has been suffering from a lack of power supply. Now we want to expand and get the state to the megacity status that we desire. It’s something we should all be happy about.
“What I can tell you is that ideally, no building should have been affected because that alignment has been preserved by us to prevent people from building there. Legitimate occupants have maintained that alignment. There are just one or two encroachments, and even those are not solid structures—mostly small shops. The area where you may find serious encroachment is on the right side towards Epe.”
Chairman of the Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Energy and Mineral Resources, Sabur Olowa, while addressing community members from Ajah, Ibeju-Lekki, Eleko, and other areas, assured stakeholders of the legislature’s continued support through enabling laws and oversight to ensure timely and successful project delivery.
Also speaking at the event, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Mineral Resources, Abiola Olowu, described the projects as strategic interventions designed to unlock investment opportunities and enhance energy access across the state.
Earlier, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Housing, who is also the supervising Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Abdulhafiz Toriola, emphasised the importance of early and continuous stakeholder engagement in ensuring the smooth execution of critical infrastructure projects.
Representatives of the affected communities made recommendations to the government for the successful implementation of the projects while also calling for continuous dialogue throughout the execution phases.
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