The
Lagos State Government has said two Independent Power Plants will be inaugurated
in October which has been named as the ‘Energy Conservation Month’ by the
state.
The
state, he said, had inaugurated the 10MW Island IPP, which supplies electricity
to the General Hospital, Lagos and Lagos Island Maternity Hospital and court
complexes – among other LASG facilities. According to the power plant also
powers street lights on Lagos Island which has drastically improved security
and increased business activities at night. He also said that the Lagos State
Government under its strategic and innovative energy development initiatives
had named October 2013 as the ‘Energy Conservation Month’. This move, according
to Tijani, is among other things aimed at inculcating the attitude of judicious
use of energy in the residents of the state. He said, “During this dedicated
one-month period, the State Government through its Ministry of Energy and
Mineral Resources and the implementing agency Lagos State Electricity Board has
developed an Energy Conservation Campaign.
The
“Conserve Energy, Save Money” campaign will use behaviour change communication
materials that carry step by step, do it yourself instructions on energy
efficiency and conservation improvements to save Lagosians money and make our
city more energy efficient.” As a prelude to the Energy Conservation Month,
Tijani said Governor Babatunde Fashola and musician M.I would engage the youth
on Google Hangout to enlighten them on responsible ways to use energy. He said
further that there would also be energy conservation activations at the E-Center,
Yaba and a couple of other locations on Lagos Island where residents of the
state would have the opportunity to learn how they could calculate their energy
consumption on the spot.
Besides,
the commissioner further disclosed that sensitisation awareness for the
Liquefied Petroleum Gas initiative would also be carried out in Ikorodu as part
of efforts to further encourage more residents to embrace the use of LPG as a
safer, cost effective, health and environment-friendly alternative to kerosene
stove, firewood and charcoal. Tijani explained that all of these initiatives
underlined the commitment of the Fashola administration to the provision of a
holistic solution to the perennial power problem that had inhibited
socio-economic development of not just the state but Nigeria as a whole, for
long. ‘‘Our energy initiatives in Lagos State are a clear demonstration of
innovative approach to good governance and much more in bringing radical
solutions to the epileptic power problem in Nigeria. We are delighted to be the
first state in Nigeria to show leadership in novel power generation and power
management solutions,’’ he said.
Energy
Ambassador, Musician, M.I Abaga who was present at the media conference, was
excited to be a part of the energy conservation initiative by the Lagos State
Government. He said, “It’s such an exciting time to be living in Lagos State.
Now more than ever before, Lagosians are being empowered to work hand-in-hand
with the government to establish better systems to enhance the living conditions
of the people.” He further encouraged Lagosians to begin to imbibe the energy
conserving consciousness stating “we can save so much money by practicing
energy conservation. In addition to helping save money, energy conservation
also helps preserve energy for future use, and protect the environment.’’
Report from The Punch Newspaper
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