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The Lagos State Government has commenced registration for the maiden edition of the Lagos Cleaner Energy Schools Innovation Challenge (LCESIC) 2026, an initiative designed to inspire secondary school students to develop innovative solutions to clean energy challenges while promoting science and technology education across the state.
Announcing the programme, the Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Mr Biodun Ogunleye, described the initiative as a strategic investment in the future of Lagos, saying it underscores the government’s commitment to youth empowerment, innovation and sustainable development.
According to him, the future of sustainable energy depends not only on infrastructure but also on people, particularly young innovators whose ideas can shape tomorrow’s energy landscape.
“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,” Ogunleye said.
He added that the state’s vision is to build an innovation ecosystem where students appreciate the value of their ideas and receive government support to transform classroom concepts into practical solutions with real-world impact.
The Commissioner explained that the competition is open to eligible Senior Secondary School One (SS1) and Senior Secondary School Two (SS2) students in Education Districts I, II and III.
Participating schools are expected to constitute teams comprising five students, a supervising teacher and a mentor. The teams will design practical clean energy solutions within designated technical categories and compete at district-level contests before qualifying for the state championship.
Ogunleye said the initiative reflects the ministry’s determination to nurture young talents capable of providing innovative solutions to Nigeria’s energy challenges while promoting critical thinking, creativity and teamwork among students.
He noted that the programme aligns with the Lagos State Government’s THEMES+ Agenda by strengthening Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education, promoting youth development, advancing clean energy innovation and reinforcing Lagos’ position as Nigeria’s leading centre for technological advancement.
The state government urged eligible secondary schools to constitute their teams, appoint supervising teachers and mentors, and complete registration through the official application portal.
