Autonomy in electricity, railways will empower Lagos take charge of her growth ― Sanwo-Olu

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has hailed President Muhammadu Buhari for signing into law the constitution amendment bills granting states more autonomy in key areas like electricity, railways, and the judiciary, saying the move would empower Lagos to take charge of her own growth.

Sanwo-Olu made this known on his Twitter handle, describing as a historic move, the Constitutional Alteration Bill No. 33 that granted states across the country authority to regulate electricity generation, transmission and distribution.

According to Sanwo-Olu, the constitutional amendment will create a Lagos Electricity Market, leading to increased access to electricity, investments and job opportunities.

Besides, he said the new law would promote efficiency, leading to better service delivery, pointing out that Lagos State had been preparing for this by launching an electricity policy, publishing its off-grid strategy, presenting an integrated resource plan and drafting a law to establish the Lagos Electricity Market.

“A few days ago, President @MBuhari signed bills granting states more autonomy in key areas like electricity, railways, and the judiciary, empowering Lagos to take charge of our own growth.

“Thank you, Mr President. The Constitutional Alteration Bill No. 33 is a historic move that grants us authority to regulate electricity generation, transmission and distribution.

“This will create a Lagos Electricity Market, leading to increased access to electricity, investments and job opportunities.

“The new bills will promote efficiency, leading to better service delivery. We’ve been preparing for this by launching an Electricity Policy, publishing our off-grid strategy, presenting our Integrated Resource Plan and drafting a law to establish the Lagos Electricity Market,” the governor stated.

The governor assured of his administration’s commitment to achieving 1GW of solar energy in Lagos by 2030, saying towards that end, it had engaged with the World Bank for suitable funding.

“With the creation of the Lagos Electricity Market, we’ll fulfil our potential as Africa’s model mega city,” he said.

On railways, Sanwo-Olu described as a significant move in the devolution of powers in that sector under the Constitution Fifth Alteration Bill No. 32, saying it was targeted towards promoting local economic growth and development.

According to him, it will open up investment opportunities and improve the transportation of goods and services.

The governor expressed excitement about the next few years as Lagos takes more responsibility for her growth and the fulfilment of her potential, urging Lagosians to join hands to work together to make the state the best it can be.

“I’m excited about the next few years as Lagos takes more responsibility for our growth and the fulfilment of our potential.

“Let’s work together to make Lagos the best it can be!” Sanwo-Olu said.

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