By Ogeyi Ebinyi
On Tuesday, 23rd February 2026, Lagos State stakeholders from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources and the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development met for the project’s 2nd engagement on the delivery of the 132KV power line and gas pipeline corridor from Ajah to Ibeju-Lekki (Eleko) junction, as well as the gas pipeline from Bonny Camp to Alaro City, Epe.
Engineer Abdulhafeez Toriola, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, represented by Engineer Kas Balogun, and Town Planner Kunle welcomed participants, noting that this follow-up engagement started after the first meeting at Sango Tedo on 6th January 2026. “We want to ensure every necessary piece of infrastructure is in place to make this project successful. Proper deliberation is key to achieving that,” they said.
Surveyor Omotunde Ademola, representing the Surveyor General, presented the Right of Way (ROW) plan, detailing land markings for demolition and pipeline use. The ROW passes through Ajah Substation (4m and 1m from gas and water lines), Abraham Adesanya Road, Lagos State Business School, Reddington School, Blenci Supermarket, Mukola, ShopRite Sango Tedo, Lufasi Park, Abijo GRA, Corona School, Greenspring School, Sapphire Garden Estate, Mayfair Gardens Estate, Lakowe, Beechwood Estate, and Eleko junction, continuing down to Alaro City, all in alignment with project requirements.
Odujegbe Olalekun, representing the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, emphasised, “This is an urban area, not rural. Compensation will be paid to landowners regardless of documentation. The Lagos State government is inclusive.”
Engineer Williams Oluwatoyin of the Ministry’s Infrastructure Department added, “Please cooperate with government agencies when they come to your land to ensure proper compensation.”
During the Q&A, landowners asked about the percentage of compensation for the ROW. The government responded that 30% is typical, as not all land is taken. Some asked if land could be offered instead of money, but the government said monetary compensation is easier to manage. Residents also asked when electricity would be available in Ibeju, which has been without power for decades. The response: electricity will be supplied after the project’s completion. Regarding temporary relocation to the mainland during construction, residents were told it is optional.
