In a significant move for Nigeria's green energy and urban development sectors, LUG West Africa has unveiled ambitious plans to establish a local assembly plant for street lighting and deploy a network of over 250 electric vehicle (EV) charging points across Lagos State. The announcement was made at the company's 2025 End-of-Year Party, held at the Victoria Garden Event Centre in Alausa, Lagos.
Strategic Expansion for a Greener Lagos
The high-profile event was graced by key government officials, including the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, and the Ogun State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Ganiyu Hamzat. Addressing the gathering of dignitaries and industry stakeholders, the Executive Chairman and Managing Director of LUG West Africa, Mr. Imran Oladimeji Hamzat, detailed the company's 2026 strategy.
He explained that this dual initiative aims to directly support Nigeria's rapid shift towards electric mobility while simultaneously reducing the country's dependence on imported street lighting infrastructure. This aligns with broader national goals focusing on renewable energy adoption and sustainable city planning.
Meeting the Rising Demand for EV Infrastructure
Mr. Hamzat provided compelling data to justify the investment, revealing that Nigeria has witnessed an estimated 400 per cent surge in electric vehicle adoption between 2020 and 2025. Projecting forward, he stated that global trends suggest EVs could make up around 10 per cent of vehicles on Nigerian roads by 2030.
"With over 11 million vehicles in Nigeria currently, an 8 per cent adoption rate would translate to roughly 850,000 electric vehicles," Hamzat noted. He emphasized that not all EV owners can charge at home, making a robust public charging network critical to prevent breakdowns and ensure reliable mobility. The company believes that 250 strategically placed charging stations across Lagos would be sufficient to support the projected national fleet of EVs.
Leveraging Existing Solar Infrastructure for Innovation
A key part of LUG's strategy involves integrating the new EV charging solutions with its existing infrastructure. The company has already installed over 50,000 solar-powered street lights throughout Lagos. This network provides a ready foundation for the new technology.
Mr. Hamzat elaborated on the technical synergy, explaining that by integrating seven monocrystalline solar panels (each producing 36 volts), the system can generate enough power to charge one electric vehicle. This setup can cover about a 200-metre stretch of road. The company has already developed a working prototype and aims to produce a test sample by 2026.
On the manufacturing front, LUG West Africa is currently constructing an assembly plant in Lagos. This facility will be used to assemble street lighting systems and manufacture components for the EV charging stations, a project expected to boost local job creation and technical capacity development. The initiative is designed with a pan-Nigeria rollout in mind, in collaboration with the company's global partners.
The event also served as a platform to recognize staff achievements, concluding with the distribution of cash rewards, gifts, and solar-powered fans. One attendee won the grand prize of ₦600,000.
