By Oke Peter
LAGOS – Stakeholders across Nigeria’s energy value chain are expected to converge in Lagos on Tuesday for the 2026 Lagos Energy Summit, a three-day gathering aimed at advancing investment opportunities, accelerating energy reforms and shaping the future of the state’s energy sector.
The summit, organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, will hold from November 10 to 12, 2026, at the Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, under the theme, “Lagos Energy Evolution: Transforming the Future.”
The event comes against the backdrop of the implementation of the Lagos State Electricity Law 2024, which provides the legal framework for the state’s participation in electricity generation, transmission, distribution and regulation, following the decentralisation of Nigeria’s electricity market.
The gathering is expected to attract between 1,500 and 2,000 stakeholders, including policymakers, regulators, electricity distribution companies, power generators, investors, energy developers, technology providers, academics and development partners.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Deputy Governor Kadri Obafemi Hamzat and Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Biodun Ogunleye, are among the government officials expected to feature at the summit. Other listed speakers include the Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Abba Abubakar Aliyu, and the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Eko Electricity Distribution Company.
According to the summit organisers, the gathering is designed to move beyond policy conversations towards the actualisation of bankable energy projects, particularly following the enactment of the Lagos State Electricity Law 2024.
A major focus will be the mobilisation of private-sector investment into grid-scale renewable energy projects, mini-grids and solar home systems. The state is already inviting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from prospective investors and project developers, providing an opportunity to translate its energy reform agenda into concrete infrastructure investments.
Discussions are also expected to examine electricity market reforms, regulatory development, energy infrastructure expansion, metering solutions, renewable energy deployment and the development of alternative energy sources.
The summit will further explore the role of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and electric vehicles in promoting cleaner transportation, as well as the opportunities for innovation and investment in Lagos' growing clean energy market.
These priorities reflect the state's ambition to build a more diversified and sustainable energy system capable of supporting its growing population, industrial activities and commercial operations.
Speaking ahead of the event, the Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Biodun Ogunleye, said the summit was designed to address structural challenges in the energy sector and develop practical solutions to improve electricity supply, expand energy access and strengthen the state's economic competitiveness.
The Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Ibilola Kasunmu, also emphasised that the gathering would not be a talk shop, but an opportunity for stakeholders across the energy value chain to identify pressing challenges and develop workable solutions.
The programme will feature the main summit on November 10 and 11, while a technical tour of selected energy infrastructure projects is scheduled for Thursday, November 12.
Beyond the discussions, the summit is expected to provide opportunities for networking, strategic partnerships, investment matchmaking and engagements between government institutions and private-sector operators.
The organisers also intend to showcase innovative energy solutions and provide a platform for Nigerian innovators, including young people, to present ideas capable of addressing electricity and clean energy challenges.
The event is particularly significant as Lagos seeks to position itself as a leading subnational electricity market in Nigeria, leveraging its economic size, commercial activities and investment potential to attract capital into energy infrastructure.
However, the real measure of the summit's success will lie in its ability to translate discussions, investment pledges and policy commitments into measurable improvements in electricity availability, affordability, reliability and access for residents and businesses.
With Lagos facing increasing electricity demand from households, industries and commercial enterprises, stakeholders will be looking towards practical outcomes that can accelerate infrastructure development, encourage competition, attract private capital and support the transition to cleaner energy sources.
The summit therefore presents an opportunity for government, investors, regulators and industry operators to move from identifying the state's energy challenges to implementing sustainable solutions capable of supporting Lagos' long-term economic development.
The technical tour on November 12 will provide an additional opportunity for participants to gain insights into selected energy infrastructure projects and developments across the state.
