Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has officially signed the Lagos Electricity Bill into law.
The Lagos state Deputy Governor Kadri Hamzat, members of the State assembly, as well as the state executive council members were at the Lagos House Alausa Ikeja for the signing.
This was disclosed by Jubril Gawat, the Senior Special Assistant on New Media to the Lagos State Governor.
Governor Sanwo-Olu commended the state House of Assembly for ensuring the speedy passage of the bill, stressing that the bill will change the socio-economic value of citizens in Lagos State.
He stated that the electricity bill has been in the works for some years, and now that is finally achieved as Lagosians can be sure of a steady power supply.
Speaking, the state Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Biodun Ogunleye, said the electricity law signed will provide an additional grid for Lagos State, and also put an end to black out in the state.
“There will now be regular power supply. Host community development Trust fund, which will provide opportunities for communities to develop power plant,” he said.
