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The Lagos State House of Assembly has charged Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to expedite action on the Light Up Lagos Project which aims to ensure the deployment of street-lighting infrastructure across state.
The resolution was passed on Monday during plenary session, following a Matter of Urgent Public Importance raised by Hon. Lukmoh Olumoh, the member representing Ajeromi-Ifelodun 01.
Olumoh noted that despite previous resolutions on streetlight installation, Lagosians were yet to benefit from the initiative, leaving many areas in darkness and vulnerable to security threats.
He listed his prayers thus; “One, is to call on Mr. Governor to expedite action in the actualisation through award of contract to ensure that the street project as contracted in 2025 project is implemented.
“Secondly is to call on Mr. Governor to direct the Commissioner for Energy and Natural Resources through the electricity board to ensure that the current street lights are up and running, that is, they are functional, because there are budgetary procedures for them in this year’s budget.
“Thirdly, and lastly is to call on the local government chairman to perform their constitutionally guaranteed duty as contained in the first schedule, section 1A of 1999 Constitution as amended by providing street lights in all our local government roads.”
Supporting the motion, Hon. Gbolahon Yishawu, the member representing Eti-Osa 02, echoed concerns from his constituents about poorly lit roads, stressing the urgency of awarding contracts for the project.
Similarly, Hon. Desmond Elliot the member representing Surulere 01, highlighted the security benefits of functional streetlights in his constituency and suggested that local governments should complement state efforts by deploying solar-powered streetlights in their areas.
Hon. Bonu Solomon the member representing Badagry 01, raised concerns about vandalism of streetlight infrastructure and recommended deploying CCTV cameras to safeguard installations.
Hon. Stephen Ogundipe the member representing Oshodi/Isolo 01, reinforced the importance of sustaining the Light-Up Lagos initiative, stating that functioning streetlights would help curb insecurity, open defecation, and other social vices.
Hon. Femi Saheed, a member representing Kosofe 02, commended the government’s allocation of N24 billion for the project but urged a shift in public attitude toward maintaining infrastructure.
He also suggested that tertiary institutions should engage in research and training on solar energy development to support the initiative.
In his remarks, Hon. Gbolahon Ogunleye the member representing Ikorodu 01, called for equitable distribution of the project across all parts of the state, including remote areas such as Epe, Badagry, and Ikorodu, ensuring that schools and healthcare centers also benefit.
Meanwhile, Hon. Abiodun Tobun the member representing Epe 01, raised concerns over the use of previously allocated funds for the project.
He questioned whether past allocations had been utilized effectively and called for an investigation into the matter. His concerns were echoed by Majority Leader Hon. Temitope Adewale, who urged the House to examine funding issues related to the project and other infrastructure challenges.
Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Mojisola Meranda, stressed the need for local governments to align their road contracts with streetlight installations.
She also advocated for improved maintenance culture and urged citizens to play a role in safeguarding public infrastructure.
To address these concerns, the House set up a seven-member ad hoc committee, chaired by Hon. Sobur Oluwa the member representing Ajeromi-Ifelodun 02, to investigate the challenges hindering the implementation of the Light-Up Lagos project.
Committee members include Hon. Abiodun Tobun (Epe 1), Hon. Stephen Ogundipe (Oshodi/Isolo 1), Hon. Femi Saheed (Kosofe 2), and Hon. Desmond Elliot (Surulere 1).
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