By Magoh Clara
Residents of several communities on Lagos Island have protested prolonged electricity outages, expressing frustration over the difficulty of coping with rising temperatures without a steady power supply.
The protest, which took place on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, involved residents of Lewis, Okesuna, Beecroft, Simpson and Sandgrouse streets.
Videos circulating on social media showed protesters chanting in Yoruba, “E fun wa ina o, orun pa wa,” which translates to “Give us light, the heat is killing us.”
The residents called for the restoration of electricity, describing the situation as increasingly uncomfortable as temperatures rise across the state.
The demonstration comes days after the Lagos State Government warned residents to prepare for possible extreme heat conditions as the dry season approaches and the El Niño climate pattern strengthens.
In a statement issued on Sunday, November 1, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, advised residents to remain hydrated, avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight and wear light clothing.
He also emphasised the importance of access to clean drinking water, shaded areas and proper ventilation, particularly in densely populated communities.
The affected communities are served by Excel Electricity, which had not publicly responded to the protest at the time of reporting.
Electricity supply has also faced disruptions in other parts of Lagos in recent weeks, with reduced power generation and limitations in electricity allocation contributing to inconsistent supply.
For many residents, the outage goes beyond the inconvenience of having no electricity, as it affects household activities, businesses, food preservation and their ability to cope with the heat.
The protest adds to growing public dissatisfaction over electricity supply in Lagos, with residents calling for urgent intervention to restore regular power distribution.
