Lagos is set to witness an expansion of electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the State with the installation of over 250 charging points, alongside the establishment of a local assembly plant for street lighting infrastructure in 2026. This initiative is coming from LUG West Africa, a company focused on smart city development.
This was disclosed at the company’s 2025 end-of-year party held in Lagos on Monday. The event was attended by the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Obafemi Hamzat; the Ogun State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Ganiyu Hamzat; as well as other government officials and industry stakeholders, among others.
According to the company, the expansion is aimed at supporting the growing adoption of electric vehicles in Nigeria while reducing dependence on imported street lighting components.
Speaking at the event, the Executive Chairman and Managing Director of LUG West Africa, Imran Hamzat, said the firm had been working with its international partners to integrate solar-powered street lighting systems with EV charging infrastructure.
He said, “Nigeria has witnessed a significant rise in electric vehicle adoption. Between 2020 and 2025, the country recorded an estimated 400 per cent increase in electric vehicles.”
He noted that global projections suggest that by 2030, electric vehicles could account for about 10 per cent of vehicles on Nigerian roads.
According to him, Nigeria currently has over 11 million vehicles, and “an eight per cent adoption rate would translate to approximately 850,000 electric vehicles,” a development he said would create strong demand for public charging infrastructure.
Hamzat explained that “not all EV owners will be able to charge their vehicles at home,” making roadside and public charging points essential to prevent breakdowns and ensure smooth mobility.
He further disclosed that LUG West Africa has already installed over 50,000 solar-powered street lights across Lagos State, providing what he described as “a strong foundation for integrating EV charging solutions.”
“Each electric vehicle requires about 240 volts to achieve an hour of charging capable of covering approximately 40 miles, roughly the distance between Lagos and Abeokuta,” he said.
He explained that by integrating seven monocrystalline solar panels, each producing 36 volts, “the system can generate sufficient power to charge one electric vehicle, covering an estimated 200-metre stretch of roadway.”
Based on this infrastructure model, Hamzat said, “Lagos State alone can conveniently support an average of 250 EV charging stations. 250 charging stations across Lagos State would be sufficient to support the projected number of electric vehicles nationwide.”
He added that the company already has “a working prototype and expects to produce a test sample by 2026.”
On the scope of the project, Hamzat said the initiative is designed to be pan-Nigeria. “We are collaborating with our global partners to roll out this solution nationwide.”
He also confirmed that LUG West Africa is currently constructing an assembly plant in Lagos. “The plant will be used to assemble street lighting systems and manufacture components for EV charging stations.”
The end-of-year event also served as a platform to recognise staff members for dedication and outstanding performance across various departments. The celebration ended with the presentation of cash rewards and gifts, with prizes ranging from N100,000 to N600,000. Ten solar-powered fans were distributed, while one guest emerged as the winner of the N600,000 grand prize.
