Governor Sanwo-Olu Swears in New TESCOM, LASERC, LASIEC Members
May 20, 2025
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has inaugurated new chairpersons and members for three critical state commissions. These includes the Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC) and Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC).
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.
Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission 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).
During the swearing-in ceremony on Monday at the Lagos State Secretariat in Ikeja, the Sanwo-Olu implored the newly appointed officials to ensure, transparency, professionalism and integrity as they take on their new positions.
He advised the appointees to ensure new innovations and strong collaboration with local communities, private sector stakeholders and other agencies to achieve new feat in education, electricity regulation, and electoral governance.
Governor Sanwo-Olu reiterated his administration’s unwavering support to ensure the commissions receive the resources and institutional support needed to achieve their mandates optimally.
On the newly established LASERC, Sanwo-Olu described the development as a landmark achievement for Lagos State. Saying that the Lagos Electricity Bill 2024 and the formal transfer of regulatory oversight from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), to LASERC has become one of the few states in Nigeria with full regulatory control over its electricity market.
According to the governor, the restructuring of Eko Electricity Distribution Plc and Ikeja Electric Plc to create subsidiaries licensed by LASERC will enhance excellent service delivery.
He added that LASERC’s responsibilities include is to ensure affordable, reliable, and sustainable electricity supply to Lagos State communities and businesses. It includes regulating tariffs, enforcing technical standards, promoting renewable energy integration, combating electricity theft, and driving electrification of underserved communities.
Speaking on the roles of LASIEC, Sanwo-Olu stressed that the commission must act in a neutral to gain public confidence. LASIEC must ensure fairness, impartiality, and frequent stakeholder engagementbefore the forthcoming July 12 local government election to sustaining public trust in Lagos State’s democracy.
Sanwo-Olu encouraged the people of Lagos State to actively participate in engagements relating to education, democracy and other activities that will improve life quality, especially on access to education by the less privileged children.
