Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has officially inaugurated new chairpersons and members for three critical state commissions at a swearing-in ceremony held on Monday at the Lagos House in Ikeja.
The appointees will serve in the Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC), and the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC).
During the ceremony, Governor Sanwo-Olu charged the newly appointed officials to maintain high standards of professionalism, transparency, and integrity in their new roles. He encouraged them to embrace innovation and foster collaboration with local communities, private sector stakeholders, and civil society organizations to drive sustainable improvements across education, electricity regulation, and electoral governance.
New Appointees Across Commissions
The newly constituted TESCOM leadership includes Mopelola Peregrino as Chairperson, with Kafayat Ajenifuja (Commissioner I), Abiodun Bamgboye (Commissioner II), Hon. Segun Agbaje (Commissioner III), and Abimbola Idowu (Commissioner IV) serving as members.
For LASIEC, Prince Adewale Ojora was sworn in as the final commission member, completing the electoral body ahead of the upcoming July 12 local government elections in the state.
LASERC will be chaired by Engr. Abimbola Odubiyi (Non-Executive Member), with other members including Tunde Gbajumo (Non-Executive Member), Dr. Fouad Animasahun (Executive Member/CEO), Kofoworola Olokun-Olawoyin (Executive Member), and Engr. Oluwaseun Fadare (Executive Member).
LASERC: A Landmark Achievement for Lagos
Governor Sanwo-Olu described the establishment of LASERC as a significant milestone for Lagos State, noting: "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."
According to the Governor, LASERC's responsibilities will include ensuring affordable, reliable, and sustainable electricity supply tailored to Lagos's unique needs. This encompasses regulating tariffs, enforcing technical standards, promoting renewable energy integration, combating electricity theft, and driving electrification of underserved communities.
He added that the restructuring of Eko Electricity Distribution Plc and Ikeja Electric Plc to create subsidiaries licensed by LASERC will enhance local responsiveness and service delivery.
LASIEC's Role in Upcoming Local Government Elections
Addressing LASIEC's critical role ahead of the July 12 local government elections, Sanwo-Olu emphasized 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," the Governor stated.
Sanwo-Olu reaffirmed his administration's unwavering support to ensure all three commissions receive the necessary resources and institutional backing to deliver effectively on their mandates, emphasizing that each commission plays a pivotal role in realizing the state's THEMES+ agenda, which focuses on innovation, efficient governance, and inclusive development.
The Governor concluded by encouraging Lagos residents to engage actively, stay informed, and participate confidently in the state's education, democratic, and energy systems, assuring them that their leaders are working tirelessly to protect their interests and improve their quality of life.
