Lagos State House of Assembly has urged Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to award contracts for the Light-Up Lagos project as soon as possible, under the 2025 budget appropriation.
Lukmoh Olumoh (Ajeromi-Ifelodun 1) brought up a Matter of Urgent Public Importance, expressing concern about the lack of working streetlights throughout the state, and the motion was subsequently passed.
He underlined that the state has experienced darkness and insecurity as a result of inadequate street lighting.
In an investigative report few days ago, News Central’s Gbenga Aborowa showed how much danger commuters and drivers were exposed to, due to Lagos State’s inadequate lighting and lack of streetlights.
Olumoh emphasised the significance of looking into alternate energy sources, such as solar electricity, and putting the welfare of the populace first.
He pointed out that to guarantee continuous street lighting, ₦24 billion was set up in the 2025 budget to switch from fossil fuels to solar energy.
Gbolahan Yishawu (Eti-Osa 2) emphasised the significance of electricity for both economic development and security, promoting sustainable solar energy as a substitute power source.
Desmond Elliot (Surulere 1) recommended local governments use solar lighting in road construction as a way to support the state government’s efforts.
Concerning vandalism, Bonu Solomon (Badagry 1) called for security measures to safeguard streetlight equipment.
Moving away from fossil fuels is imperative, according to Stephen Ogundipe (Oshodi/Isolo 1), who raised safety and hygienic issues related to insufficient street lighting.
Femi Saidi (Kosofe 2) urged citizens to work together to preserve public spaces like schools, health facilities, and streetlights.
Abiodun Tobun proposed creating an ad hoc committee to look into the Light-Up Lagos project’s financial performance and ask why there is still darkness despite the money that has been allotted.
Noting that Ibeju-Lekki has been without lamps for 15 years, Ajayi Oluwadamilare (Ibeju-Lekki 2) bemoaned the growing sense of insecurity in the neighbourhood.
Ifako-Ijaiye’s Adedeji Adewale demanded that the budgeted allotment be reviewed and that those in charge of streetlight projects be questioned.
Students’ complaints about power outages in Epe prompted Tijani Surajudeen to demand an assessment of Eko Electricity Distribution Company’s performance.
Omolara Olumegbon (Lagos Island 1) urged businesses, especially Dangote, to support the Light-Up Lagos project to achieve their Corporate Social Responsibility.
The significance of the Light-Up Lagos campaign was underlined by speaker Princess Mojisola Meranda, who also urged local governments to give street lighting top priority when working on road repairs.
To promote a strong maintenance culture, she encouraged WAPA and the Ministry of Energy to provide training for staff on how to install and maintain solar lights.
To look into the performance of the ₦24 billion budget allocation, Meranda formed an ad hoc committee with seven members.
The committee is led by Lukmoh Olumoh and consists of Abiodun Tobun, Desmond Elliot, Oluwa Akanbi, Stephen Ogundipe, Femi Saidi, and Abimbola Orekoya.
