File: Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu
The Lagos State Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has commenced registration for the maiden edition of the Lagos Cleaner Energy Schools Innovation Challenge 2026, a programme designed to promote clean energy innovation among secondary school students.
The initiative was disclosed in a statement on Friday signed by the ministry’s Director of Public Affairs, Mrs Adetola Idowu. According to the statement, the competition is open to eligible Senior Secondary School One and Senior Secondary School Two students from Education Districts I, II, and III.
Speaking on the initiative, the Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Biodun Ogunleye, said the programme is intended to encourage innovation and develop future talent for the energy sector.
According to him, “The future of sustainable energy depends not only on infrastructure but, more importantly, on people. Through the Lagos Cleaner Energy Schools Innovation Challenge, we are investing in the next generation of innovators by nurturing creativity, inspiring critical thinking, and empowering students to develop practical solutions that will shape the future of energy in Lagos State and beyond.”
