Ndume, who represents Borno South, said in a statement on Tuesday that the decision reflects the federal government’s responsiveness to the long-standing complaints of residents affected by persistent electricity shortages.

He argued that restoring stable electricity would also help disrupt what he described as the recruitment pipeline for terrorists by improving economic activity and reducing idle youth involvement in crime.

According to him, reliable power supply would strengthen the informal sector and boost small and medium-scale enterprises, while also supporting military efforts against insurgency, which he said thrives in darkness and poor visibility.

Ndume stated that he joined Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum and other stakeholders in appreciating President Tinubu for what he described as a timely and impactful intervention.

He said the funding for the Maiduguri Emergency Power Plant would serve as a lifeline for economic recovery in the state.

“The fund released to the Maiduguri Emergency Power Plant is a lifeline that would ultimately engender economic activities, particularly operations of medium and small-scale enterprises (SMEs),” he said.

He added that improved economic conditions would help reduce vulnerability to terrorist recruitment.

Ndume also urged government agencies, security forces, and residents to protect power infrastructure from vandalism or attacks by insurgents.

He called for greater vigilance, stressing that citizens must support security agencies in safeguarding critical facilities.

He further noted that stable electricity would not only boost livelihoods but also contribute to long-term efforts to improve security in the region.

The development was announced on Tuesday by the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on New Media, Jubril Gawat, via a post on .

According to Gawat, the endorsement was reached during a meeting held at Lagos House, Marina.

“FLASH: The Governance Advisory Council (GAC) today unanimously endorsed and adopted the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, as consensus candidate for the 2027 elections in Lagos State,” he wrote.

He added that the announcement was made by the leader of the council, Alhaji Tajudeen Olusi.

Gawat further disclosed that members of the council also went a step further by paying for Hamzat’s nomination form.

“Alhaji Prince Tajudeen Oluyole Olusi spoke on behalf of the GAC today at Lagos House, Marina. The GAC members also announced that they paid for his nomination form,” the post stated.

The endorsement reflects a strong display of unity within the Lagos APC ahead of the 2027 elections.

The development also comes just a day after Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu publicly declared Hamzat his preferred successor.

Sanwo-Olu made the announcement after a closed-door meeting at Lagos House, Marina, where the deputy governor formally informed party leaders and members of the State Executive Council of his intention to run.

Speaking after the meeting, the governor described Hamzat as capable and well-prepared for leadership.

“We just received Mr Deputy, who came with a very strong delegation of our leaders in the state to inform us of his intention to contest for the governorship position of the state.

“It was unanimous among all of us that Mr Deputy Governor is a man who is fit and well-prepared for this job. He is a man who knows where all the rooms in the house are,” Sanwo-Olu said.

He also commended Hamzat’s integrity, loyalty, dedication, and experience, saying he possesses the qualities needed to lead the state.