Lighting point: 1.5mm2 in 20mm conduit (avg 8m), switch share, LED downlight: cost per point in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦29,032per point
Tender rate about ₦38,751 per point with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for lighting point: 1.5mm2 in 20mm conduit (avg 8m), switch share, LED downlight is ₦29,032 per point in Abuja: ₦24,660 materials, ₦4,372 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦38,751 per point.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | 1.5mm2 single-core Cu cable, 100m coil | 0.24 100m coil | 5% | ₦55,000 | ₦13,860 |
| Material | 20mm PVC conduit, 3m | 3 length | 10% | ₦1,000 | ₦3,300 |
| Material | Conduit accessories per point (box, bends, saddles) | 1 set | - | ₦1,500 | ₦1,500 |
| Material | 1-gang 1-way switch, mid-range | 0.5 unit | - | ₦3,000 | ₦1,500 |
| Material | LED downlight 12W | 1 unit | - | ₦4,500 | ₦4,500 |
| Labour (hours) | Electrician | 1.2 h | - | ₦3,029 | ₦3,635 |
| Labour (hours) | Electrician's mate | 0.5 h | - | ₦1,474 | ₦737 |
| Materials | ₦24,660 | ||||
| Labour | ₦4,372 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per point | ₦29,032 |
Scope note: Excl. DB, sub-mains, earthing.
Rate by location
Materials, labour and plant are adjusted separately with Buildocrat's location factors.
| Location | Net rate per point | Tender rate incl. OH&P and VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Abuja (FCT) | ₦29,032 | ₦38,751 |
| Lagos | ₦30,861 | ₦41,192 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦30,786 | ₦41,092 |
| Ibadan | ₦26,925 | ₦35,938 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦26,953 | ₦35,975 |
| Kano | ₦26,213 | ₦34,988 |
| Kaduna | ₦26,591 | ₦35,492 |
| Enugu | ₦27,664 | ₦36,925 |
| Benin City | ₦27,999 | ₦37,371 |
| Uyo | ₦29,116 | ₦38,863 |
| Jos | ₦26,837 | ₦35,821 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦36,867 | ₦49,209 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does lighting point: 1.5mm2 in 20mm conduit (avg 8m), switch share, LED downlight cost per point in Nigeria?
About ₦29,032 per point net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦38,751 per point as a tender rate including overheads, contingency, profit and VAT (Buildocrat Nigeria Construction Rate Book).
What is the rate in Lagos?
Applying Buildocrat's Lagos location factors, the net rate is about ₦30,861 per point and the tender rate about ₦41,192 per point.
What does the rate include?
Materials (1-gang 1-way switch, 1.5mm2 single-core Cu cable, 20mm PVC conduit, Conduit accessories per point (box, LED downlight 12W) with waste allowances; labour (Electrician, Electrician's mate) at all-in rates including feeding, transport, idle time and statutory costs; and plant (no plant) including fuel and operator. Overheads, profit and VAT are excluded from the net rate. Scope note: Excl. DB, sub-mains, earthing.
How to cite: Buildocrat, Nigeria Construction Rate Book, https://rates.buildocrat.store/rates/f01-lighting-point-1-5mm2-in-20mm-conduit-avg-8m-switch-shar/, prices as at 15 October 2026.