The Lekki Estate Residents and Stakeholders Association (LERSA) convened a high-level strategic engagement with the leadership of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) on Monday, March 16, 2026, to address chronic power supply deficits across the Lekki corridor. Led by LERSA President Mr. Sulyman Bello, the discussion moved away from historical grievances to focus on the urgent need for grid reliability. Residents emphasized that the surge in petrol prices linked to ongoing Middle East geopolitical tensions has made private power generation via generators financially unsustainable, leaving EKEDC as the only viable primary energy source for the community.
The structural and infrastructure consequence of the current supply gap was detailed by the LERSA Power Committee Chairman, Mr. Obi Isiuwa. He identified specific hotspots suffering from frequent injection feeder breakdowns, inadequate transformers, and ageing distribution networks. Key areas cited for immediate intervention include Abijo GRA, Sea Side Estate (Ajah), Sangotedo, Crown Estate, Lakowe Phase II, and Onigbongbo Town. Isiuwa noted that while some upgrades require extensive capital, providing clarity on the project pipeline is essential for rebuilding resident confidence in the utility provider.
Analytically, EKEDC is responding with a massive capital expenditure program aimed at network stabilization. The Deputy CEO of EKEDC, Mr. Olumide Jerome, disclosed that the company has billions of naira in active investments, including a stockpile of 100 new transformers ready for deployment to high-need zones. However, Jerome introduced a critical policy shift regarding urban redevelopment, stating that developers converting traditional residential plots into high-rise structures or hotels must now provide private transformers rather than drawing from the public grid. This measure is intended to prevent the systemic overloading that currently plagues many Lekki neighborhoods.
The impact on “Grid Modernization and Project Delivery” was further quantified by EKEDC’s Head of Projects, Mrs. Angela Ukhokhoakhe. She reported that 38 major infrastructure projects have been completed since January 2025, including the rehabilitation of 26 feeders and the commissioning of the NTDA Injection Substation. Key upgrades include the replacement of 15MVA transformers at Maroko and VGC, as well as the ongoing expansion of the Agungi Injection Substation to 2x15MVA. Additionally, a new 15MVA unit at the Lekki Injection Substation is fully installed and currently awaiting formal commissioning.
Furthermore, the DISCO encouraged residents to assist in protecting the grid by reporting illegal connections and energy theft, which significantly shorten the lifespan of neighborhood transformers. This partnership between LERSA and EKEDC signals a shift toward a more transparent, data-driven maintenance culture. By aligning the utility company’s investment strategy with the specific geographical needs of the residents, both parties hope to mitigate the “intermittent tripping” that has defined the Lekki experience for several years.
The long-term outlook for the Lekki axis depends on the successful completion of the “Medallion line” extension and the replacement of obsolete panels at substations like Fowler and Elemoro. As EKEDC scales its capacity from 300kVA to 500kVA units across various sites, the focus remains on ensuring that infrastructure growth matches the rapid real estate expansion of the corridor. For the residents, the transition from generator dependency to grid stability is the primary metric for evaluating the success of this renewed stakeholder partnership.
