Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has inaugurated new chairpersons and members for three critical state commissions: the Teaching Service Commission, TESCOM, the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission, LASERC, and the final member of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission, LASIEC.
At the swearing-in ceremony held on Monday at the Lagos House in Ikeja, the Governor urged the newly appointed officials to uphold professionalism, transparency, and integrity as they take on their new responsibilities.
He called on the appointees to leverage innovation and foster collaboration with local communities, private sector stakeholders, and civil society to drive sustainable improvements across education, electricity regulation, and electoral governance.
The newly appointed TESCOM leadership includes Mopelola Peregrino as Chairperson, alongside Kafayat Ajenifuja (Commissioner I), Abiodun Bamgboye (Commissioner II), Hon. Segun Agbaje (Commissioner III), and Abimbola Idowu (Commissioner IV). For LASIEC, Prince Adewale Ojora was sworn in as the final commission member.
LASERC is to be chaired by Engr. Abimbola Odubiyi (Non-Executive Member), with other members comprising Tunde Gbajumo (Non-Executive Member), Dr Fouad Animasahun (Executive Member/CEO), Kofoworola Olokun-Olawoyin (Executive Member), and Engr Oluwaseun Fadare (Executive Member).
Governor Sanwo-Olu reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering support to ensure the commissions receive the resources and institutional backing needed to deliver on their mandates effectively.
He emphasized that each commission is pivotal to the realization of the state’s THEMES+ agenda, which is anchored on innovation, efficient governance, and inclusive development.
On the newly established LASERC, Sanwo-Olu described the development as a landmark achievement for Lagos, stating: “Following the Lagos Electricity Bill 2024 and the formal transfer of regulatory oversight from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, to LASERC, Lagos has become one of the few states in Nigeria with full regulatory control over its intrastate electricity market.”;;
He added that LASERC’s responsibilities include: “Ensuring an affordable, reliable, and sustainable electricity supply tailored to Lagos’s unique needs. This includes regulating tariffs, enforcing technical standards, promoting renewable energy integration, combating electricity theft, and driving electrification of underserved communities.
The restructuring of Eko Electricity Distribution Plc and Ikeja Electric Plc to create subsidiaries licensed by LASERC will enhance local responsiveness and service delivery.”;;
Addressing the role of LASIEC ahead of the upcoming July 12 local government elections, Sanwo-Olu stressed the commission’s duty to act with neutrality and strengthen public confidence: “LASIEC’s commitment to fairness, impartiality, and proactive stakeholder engagement, especially in respect to the forthcoming July 12 local government election, will be essential in sustaining public trust and strengthening democracy in Lagos State.”;;
Encouraging public participation and trust, the governor stated: “To the people of Lagos State, I encourage you to engage actively, stay informed, and participate confidently in our education, democratic, and energy systems, knowing that your leaders are working tirelessly to protect your interests and improve your quality of life.
The expectations are high, but so is our belief in your ability to fulfil these sacred mandates with courage, competence, and integrity.
Together, let us build a Lagos where every child has access to quality education, every vote counts, and every home and business enjoys reliable and sustainable electricity.”;;
