The Lagos State Government has continued work on its Light Up Lagos solar streetlight project, with fresh installations and replacement of old fittings currently underway on major roads across the state.
The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Media, Jubril Gawat, shared an update on Tuesday through his official X handle, noting that the latest phase of the operation is ongoing along Ikorodu Road.
“Decommissioning of old fittings and poles and installation of new ones continues today on Ikorodu Road from Jibowu to Fadeyi, down to Maryland and towards Ojota,” Gawat said.
Providing details of completed and ongoing locations, he added, “The solar streetlight installation and retrofitting continue across the state. Muritala Muhammed Way – done; Jibowu – done; Iddo – done; Eko Bridge – done; Western Avenue – ongoing; Gbagada/Oshodi Expressway – ongoing; Muritala Muhammed 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 – starting soon.”
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He concluded, “The work continues across the state.”
According to the state’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, the Light Up Lagos project and solar retrofitting initiative are part of ongoing efforts to ensure a well-lit, secure, and energy-efficient city.
The ministry explained that streetlights are being installed and upgraded across areas such as Mobolaji Johnson Avenue, Ikeja, Ketu, and Kosofe to improve security, enhance night-time visibility, and boost economic activities.
Earlier in the year, members of the Lagos State House of Assembly had called on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to fast-track the award of contracts for the Light Up Lagos project, particularly for highways and major roads, to strengthen public safety.
The Assembly also set up a committee to review the project following complaints about poor lighting in several parts of the city.
Lawmaker Lukman Olumoh, representing Ajeromi-Ifelodun I, raised the issue during a plenary session, noting that many communities still remain in darkness despite earlier resolutions on streetlight installations — a situation that continues to pose security risks for residents.
