The Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC) has identified 38 companies operating electricity generation and distribution facilities across the state that have failed to apply for the required licences and regularisation under Lagos’ electricity regulatory framework.
The commission said the affected firms have a combined generation capacity of nearly 600 megawatts and remain non-compliant despite repeated directives and engagement efforts.
In a public notice issued on Sunday, LASERC stated that the companies were originally licensed under the former federal regulatory framework managed by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). However, they have yet to complete the mandatory licensing process required under the state’s regulatory regime.
“This is to officially notify all concerned stakeholders and the general public that the underlisted 38 licensees are yet to apply to the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission for the necessary licensing and regularisation in line with the regulatory requirements guiding electricity operations within Lagos State,” the commission stated.
“Despite ongoing engagements, notifications, and directives issued by the Commission, the affected entities are yet to commence or complete the required application process for licensing with LASERC as mandated under the applicable laws and regulatory framework.”
The affected operators span several licence categories, including captive power generation, embedded generation, independent electricity distribution networks, interconnected mini-grids, isolated mini-grids, and off-grid generation systems.
Among the largest operators listed is First Global Commerce Solutions Limited, which holds a captive power generation permit for a 77-megawatt facility located at Railway Compound, Ebute-Meta.
Flour Mills Nigeria Plc is also on the list with a 74.5MW captive power plant at Golden Penny Place, Wharf Road, Apapa. Lekki Port LFTZ Enterprise Limited was listed for a 30MW facility located within the Lagos Free Trade Zone in Ibeju-Lekki.
Another major operator, Irele Energy LFZ Enterprise, holds an embedded generation licence for a 50MW power plant in the Lagos Free Trade Zone. Geogrid Lightech Limited was also identified for its 30MW facility serving Cadbury Nigeria Limited in Agidingbi, Lagos.
Telecommunications giant MTN Nigeria appeared three times on the list due to separate captive power installations across the state. The facilities include a 3.46MW plant at Apapa Switch, a 4.5MW installation at Ojota Switch Energy Centre 4, and a 5.4MW facility at Ojota Switch Energy Centre 5.
Golden Penny Power Limited was also listed for three separate power facilities. These include a 32.4MW plant in Iganmu Industrial Estate, a 26MW facility at Tincan Island, and a 57.2MW installation at Golden Penny Place in Apapa. Together, the company’s listed facilities account for more than 115MW of generation capacity.
Other companies named by LASERC include African Steel Mills Nigeria Limited, CHI Limited, CCK Electric Power Technology Company Limited, and Uraga Power Solutions Limited.
The commission also identified several Independent Electricity Distribution Network (IEDN) operators yet to regularise their licences. These include ABV Utility Limited, Alaro Connect Free Zone Enterprise, Igboya Power LFZ Enterprise, IPL Distribution Company Limited, Ladol Integrated Logistics FZE Enterprise, and Zeta Technical Services Limited.
In the mini-grid category, A4&T Power Solutions Limited was listed for its interconnected mini-grid serving communities in Epe, while Solad Integrated Power Solutions Limited was identified for its isolated mini-grid serving Balogun Modern Market in Lagos.
LASERC warned that continued non-compliance could result in sanctions and enforcement actions as provided under the law.
The commission reiterated its commitment to maintaining a transparent, efficient, and properly regulated electricity market in Lagos State. It urged all affected companies to comply with the licensing requirements without further delay to avoid penalties and ensure uninterrupted operations.
LASERC was established following the implementation of Nigeria’s Electricity Act 2023, which devolved electricity regulatory powers to state governments. The law grants states authority over electricity generation, distribution, and retail activities within their jurisdictions.
Since its establishment, Lagos State has intensified efforts to strengthen regulatory oversight of electricity operators. The latest notice highlights the challenges of transitioning operators from the former federal licensing regime to the state-level regulatory framework.
