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Eko Power confirms licence to distribute electricity in Lagos

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Map: Lagos, Nigeria

Eko Power says it is the licensed electricity distributor for southern Lagos State, under the local regulatory commission. The company says the transfer of oversight of the retail market to the commission was completed in June 2025, following reforms to Nigeria’s electricity framework, according to Daily Post.

Eko Power Limited has confirmed its licence to distribute electricity in the southern part of Lagos State, Nigeria. The company is licensed by the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC), according to a statement cited by Daily Post.

Eko Power was established following a change to Nigeria’s regulatory framework, which transferred powers over electricity generation, transmission and distribution within states to state governments, according to the company.

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