The Lagos State Government has launched the Lagos Cleaner Energy Schools Innovation Challenge 2026 to encourage secondary school students to develop practical solutions to clean energy challenges.
The initiative, organised by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, is open to Senior Secondary School One (SS1) and Senior Secondary School Two (SS2) students in Education Districts I, II and III.
Participating schools are required to form teams consisting of five students, a supervising teacher and a mentor. The teams will develop innovative clean energy projects and compete at district-level contests before progressing to the state finals.
Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Biodun Ogunleye, said the programme is aimed at inspiring young people to embrace innovation while preparing them for future careers in the energy sector.
He explained that sustainable energy development depends on investing in young talents, adding that the competition would encourage students to think creatively, solve real-life problems and transform their ideas into practical solutions.
Ogunleye also noted that the state government is committed to creating an environment where students’ innovations can grow from classroom concepts into projects with real-world impact.
According to the ministry, the competition will promote critical thinking, collaboration and creativity while contributing to efforts to tackle Nigeria’s energy challenges through innovation.
The programme also aligns with the Lagos State Government’s THEMES+ Agenda by promoting science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education, youth development and clean energy innovation.
The ministry urged eligible schools to register their teams through the official application portal, adding that full details on eligibility and competition guidelines are available on the Lagos State Government’s website.
