Lagos council, firm partner to power first electricity token
Kosofe Local Government, Lagos State and a firm, PawaPlay Digital Limited have collaborated to provide electricity tokens for residents. Under the deal, 100 vulnerable households received N10,000 prepaid electricity tokens
- Our Reporters
Kosofe Local Government, Lagos State and a firm, PawaPlay Digital Limited have collaborated to provide electricity tokens for residents.
Under the deal, 100 vulnerable households received N10,000 prepaid electricity tokens credited to their meters.
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The intervention was delivered under the banner of Pawa Up Naija, has been described as Nigeria’s first electricity token palliative programme. Pawa Up Naija aims to bridge that information and access gap, positioning renewable energy not as a luxury for the affluent but as a viable option for Nigerians.
Chairman, Kosofe Local Government, Mr Moyo Ogunlewe, described the initiative as timely and people-oriented, aligning with the council’s commitment to improving residents’ quality of life through practical partnerships.
“Most Nigerians interact with electricity only as consumers, without understanding how the system works or the role they play in its success,” said Olugbo Adeyemi, Co-ordinator of the initiative.
He noted that challenges such as meter bypass and electricity theft continue to undermine the sector, insisting that education is as critical as financial support.
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“Power is not just a utility; it is how we do business, how children study, how families live. Redefining electricity consumption at the grassroots level is what Pawa Up Naija is truly about,” Adeyemi added.
Beneficiaries had their lights restored, fans turning, phones charging, children able to read at night. It signaled a new template for social intervention, one that treats electricity not as abstract infrastructure but as a daily economic and social necessity.
At the event, beneficiaries were introduced to how the power value chain operates and why responsible consumption matters to the sustainability of supply.
Another aspect of the programme focuses on connecting households to affordable renewable energy options, particularly solar solutions. Organisers say many low-income families remain unaware that small-scale solar alternatives can significantly reduce dependence on the national grid and lower electricity costs over time.
The Kosofe activation is the first batch of a broader plan to reach 1,000 homes across Lagos State before expanding to all 774 local government areas nationwide. By hosting the pilot phase, Kosofe has become the first local government in Lagos and in Nigeria to co-host what may evolve into a national model for electricity-focused social intervention.
