Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have called on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to fast-track the award of contracts for the Light-Up Lagos project, particularly for streetlights on roads and highways, to enhance security.

The Assembly also set up a committee to investigate the project amid concerns of darkness in several parts of Lagos as raised by the lawmakers.

The resolution was passed on Monday during a plenary session, following a Matter of Urgent Public Importance raised by the lawmaker representing Ajeromi-Ifelodun I, Lukmoh Olumoh.

Olumoh noted that despite previous resolutions on streetlight installation, Lagosians are yet to benefit from the initiative, leaving many areas in darkness and vulnerable to security threats.

He emphasised that funds were allocated for the project in the 2025 budget and urged the state government to take immediate action to implement it.

“The government should ensure that all streetlights are up and running as budgeted. We can also explore alternative energy sources, such as solar power, as projected by the President,” Olumoh stated.

Supporting the motion, the lawmaker representing Eti-Osa II,  Gbolahon Yishawu, echoed concerns from his constituents about poorly lit roads, stressing the urgency of awarding contracts for the project.

Similarly, Desmond Elliot, who is representing Surulere I, 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.

The lawmaker representing Oshodi/Isolo 01, Stephen Ogundipe, also reinforced the importance of sustaining the Light-Up Lagos initiative, stating that functioning streetlights would help curb insecurity, open defecation, and other social vices.

The Speaker of the House, Mojisola Meranda, stressed the need for local governments to align their road contracts with streetlight installations.

She also advocated  improved maintenance culture and urged citizens to play the role in safeguarding public infrastructure.

To address these concerns, the House set up a seven-member ad hoc committee, chaired by the member representing Ajeromi-Ifelodun II, Sobur Oluwa, to investigate the challenges hindering the implementation of the Light-Up Lagos project.

The committee members include Abiodun Tobun (Epe 1), Stephen Ogundipe (Oshodi/Isolo 1), Femi Saheed (Kosofe 2), and Desmond Elliot (Surulere 1).