Lagos State has identified 38 electricity companies operating within its jurisdiction that have not yet applied for licensing or completed regulatory compliance under the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC), despite previous directives.
According to LASERC, the affected firms collectively operate nearly 600 megawatts of power generation capacity across industrial, commercial, and distribution projects, but have failed to transition their approvals from the former federal regulator, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), to the state-level framework.
The companies span multiple categories of electricity operations, including captive power generation, embedded generation, independent distribution networks, mini-grids, and off-grid systems, covering various locations across Lagos State.
In a public notice, the commission stated that repeated notifications and engagements had been issued, but many operators had yet to begin or complete the mandatory regularisation process required under Lagos State’s electricity law.
Among the listed operators are major firms such as MTN Nigeria, Flour Mills of Nigeria, Golden Penny Power, African Steel Mills Nigeria, Lekki Port LFTZ Enterprise, and several others with significant generation assets.
Some of the largest unregularised facilities include a 77MW plant operated by First Global Commerce Solutions Limited in Ebute-Meta, a 74.5MW facility belonging to Flour Mills Nigeria in Apapa, and multiple installations by Golden Penny Power totaling over 115MW across different locations.
MTN Nigeria was also listed multiple times for its captive power plants in Apapa and Ojota, while other industrial operators such as CHI Limited, Uraga Power Solutions, and CCK Electric Power Technology Company were also named.
LASERC said the situation reflects widespread non-compliance within the state’s evolving electricity market structure following the implementation of the Electricity Act 2023, which granted states authority to regulate power generation and distribution within their territories.
The commission warned that continued failure to regularise operations could result in sanctions or enforcement actions, stressing the need for full compliance to ensure a transparent and properly regulated electricity market in Lagos State.
It urged all affected companies to immediately complete the required licensing process in order to avoid penalties and maintain lawful operations under the state’s regulatory framework.
