The Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC) has announced plans to begin a pilot rollout of 24/7 electricity franchise zones across Lagos by October 2026, as part of ongoing reforms aimed at overhauling the state’s power sector.
The announcement was made by the Commission’s Chief Executive Officer, Temitope George, during its first stakeholder engagement held at The Cordis Hotel. According to the regulator, the initiative is included in its Short-Term Regulatory Agenda designed to improve efficiency, innovation, and reliability in Lagos’ electricity market through 2030.
Under the roadmap, LASERC plans to commission the first two to three electricity franchise zones by October 2026. Although the exact locations are yet to be disclosed, the selected areas will serve as pilot districts for uninterrupted electricity supply and improved service delivery. The zones are expected to test new operational models that will strengthen infrastructure management, customer service, and market performance.
The commission also plans to introduce Grid Interface Guidelines by July 2026 to define how state-licensed operators will coordinate with federal electricity institutions. In the same period, a full metering rollout covering both the grid and customers will begin to enhance billing accuracy and reduce estimated billing practices.
A major part of the reform is the Electric Eye of Lagos (EEL) programme, an AI-supported smart metering system designed to provide real-time monitoring of electricity generation and distribution. Its framework is expected by August 2026, with pilot implementation scheduled for October 2026.
Consumer complaint centres will also begin operations in phases, starting with Amuwo Odofin in August 2026, followed by Ikorodu and Epe in September. In addition, draft market rules will be released in October 2026, while final regulations are expected by December 2026. The commission also plans to introduce regulatory sandbox guidelines to encourage private sector innovation in the electricity market.
By 2030, LASERC aims to reduce electricity losses to below 10 percent and achieve over 97.5 percent power availability across Lagos.
The regulatory framework supporting these reforms was established following the creation of LASERC in 2024 after the signing of the Lagos Electricity Bill into law. Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission was formally inaugurated in 2026 after the appointment of its governing board by Babajide Sanwo-Olu, marking the start of full operational oversight of the state’s electricity market.
