CEOAFRICA gathered that Lagos state governor, Babatunde Raji Fashola has commissioned 10.4 megawatts independent power project at Alausa which will cater for the needs of the state secretariat, Alausa, Awolowo road, Ikeja, and adjoining street.

According to source, the power plant will supply uninterrupted electricity to a total of 62 public buildings, 156 departments and over 40 offices thereby enhancing efficient service delivery at the seat of government and other public institutions.

While inaugurating the plant, Fashola said the construction of the environment-friendly plant made Lagos State the first government in Nigeria to run its own power plant adding that the people will be empowered more while there will be improvement in the quality of lives and economic activities.

 The inauguration of the plant is in continuation of activities commemorating October 2013 as ‘Energy Conservation Month’.