The Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC) has identified 38 companies operating electricity facilities across the state that have not complied with the state’s licensing and regularisation requirements despite several reminders and directives.
According to the commission, the affected companies collectively operate power generation facilities with a combined capacity of nearly 600 megawatts. Many of these firms were originally licensed under the federal electricity regulatory system managed by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), but have not yet completed the necessary registration process under Lagos State’s electricity regulatory framework.
The companies operate in different segments of the power sector, including captive power generation, embedded generation, independent electricity distribution networks, mini-grids, and off-grid power systems. Their operations serve industrial, commercial, and residential areas across Lagos.
In a public notice, LASERC stated that the companies have not taken the required steps to obtain state-level approvals despite continuous engagements and official communications from the commission.
The regulator warned stakeholders and members of the public that the listed firms are yet to secure the appropriate licences and regularise their operations as required by Lagos State laws governing electricity activities.
Among the companies named is First Global Commerce Solutions Limited, which operates a 77-megawatt captive power plant in Ebute-Meta. The facility is one of the largest on the list of companies yet to complete regularisation.
Flour Mills Nigeria Plc was also listed for its 74.5-megawatt captive power facility located in Apapa. Lekki Port LFTZ Enterprise Limited, which operates a 30-megawatt power facility in the Lagos Free Trade Zone, was equally identified among the affected companies.
Another major operator, Irele Energy LFZ Enterprise, holds an embedded generation licence for a 50-megawatt facility in Ibeju-Lekki. Geogrid Lightech Limited was also mentioned for its 30-megawatt power project serving industrial operations in Lagos.
Telecommunications giant MTN Nigeria appeared multiple times on the list due to several captive power installations located in Apapa and Ojota. The company operates facilities with capacities ranging from 3.46 megawatts to 5.4 megawatts that are yet to be regularised under the Lagos regulatory system.
Golden Penny Power Limited also featured prominently, with three power plants located in Surulere and Apapa. Together, the facilities account for more than 115 megawatts of generation capacity.
Other companies listed include African Steel Mills Nigeria Limited, CHI Limited, CCK Electric Power Technology Company Limited, Uraga Power Solutions Limited, Contour Global Solutions Nigeria Limited, and Daybreak Power Solutions Limited.
LASERC also highlighted several operators of independent electricity distribution networks and mini-grid projects that have not completed the required registration process.
The commission warned that continued failure to comply with regulatory requirements could lead to sanctions and enforcement actions as provided by law. It urged all affected companies to complete the necessary licensing procedures without delay to avoid penalties and ensure uninterrupted operations.
LASERC was created following the implementation of Nigeria’s Electricity Act 2023, which granted states greater authority to regulate electricity generation, distribution, and retail activities within their territories.
Since its establishment, the Lagos regulator has been working to strengthen oversight of electricity operators within the state. The latest notice indicates that a significant number of companies are still adjusting to the new regulatory environment and have yet to align their operations with Lagos State’s electricity laws.
