Lagos State is set to see a major boost in electric vehicle (EV) support infrastructure, as LUG West Africa announced plans to install more than 250 EV charging points across the state and establish a local assembly plant for street lighting systems by 2026.

The announcement was made during LUG West Africa’s 2025 end-of-year celebration held in Lagos on Monday. The event attracted high-profile attendees, including the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, the Ogun State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Ganiyu Hamzat, alongside other government officials and industry stakeholders.

According to the company, the expansion is part of a broader strategy to support Nigeria’s growing adoption of electric vehicles while reducing reliance on imported street lighting components.

Speaking at the event, LUG West Africa’s Executive Chairman and Managing Director, Imran Hamzat, highlighted the integration of solar-powered street lighting with EV charging stations as a key innovation. “Nigeria has witnessed a significant rise in electric vehicle adoption. Between 2020 and 2025, the country recorded an estimated 400 percent increase in EVs,” he said.

Hamzat noted that global trends indicate electric vehicles could represent about 10 percent of all vehicles on Nigerian roads by 2030. With over 11 million vehicles currently in the country, even an 8 percent EV adoption rate would translate to roughly 850,000 electric vehicles, creating substantial demand for public charging infrastructure.

“Not all EV owners will be able to charge their vehicles at home,” Hamzat explained. “Roadside and public charging points are essential to prevent breakdowns and ensure smooth mobility.”

LUG West Africa has already laid a foundation for this initiative, having installed over 50,000 solar-powered street lights across Lagos State. Hamzat detailed that each electric vehicle requires approximately 240 volts to achieve an hour of charging, enough to cover around 40 miles — roughly the distance between Lagos and Abeokuta. Using seven monocrystalline solar panels producing 36 volts each, the system can generate sufficient power to charge a vehicle over an estimated 200-metre stretch of roadway.

L-R: Ganiyu Hamzat, commissioner for Local Government & Chieftaincy Affairs, Ogun State; Mrs. Huriwat Hamzat, commissioner’s wife; Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, deputy governor, Lagos State; Imran Oladimeji Hamzat, chairman/MD, LUG West Africa; Mrs. Ellen Hamzat, LUG MD’s Wife, and a friend of the family, Mrs.Tolulope Odulate at the 2025 LUG End of the Year Party held at Victoria Garden, Alausa in Lagos recently
Based on this model, Hamzat said Lagos State alone could support an average of 250 EV charging stations, which would meet the projected nationwide demand. A working prototype has already been developed, and a test sample is expected by 2026.

The project is designed to extend beyond Lagos, with LUG West Africa collaborating with international partners to roll out similar solutions nationwide. The company is also constructing an assembly plant in Lagos to produce street lighting systems and components for EV charging stations.

In addition to unveiling its expansion plans, LUG West Africa’s year-end event also recognized staff for dedication and exceptional performance. Cash rewards ranging from N100,000 to N600,000 were presented, along with ten solar-powered fans. The highlight of the celebrations was a grand prize of N600,000 awarded to one lucky guest.