The Federal Government has explained that the installation of solar panels at the State House, Abuja is due to the unsustainable ₦47 billion yearly power bill.
The Director General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Mustapha Abdullahi, stated that President Bola Tinubu approved ₦10 billion for the solar power grid to reduce costs.
Benefits of Solar Installation
The solar installation aims to:
- Reduce power costs: Cut down on the yearly ₦47 billion power bill.
- Provide clean energy: Offer uninterrupted, clean energy to the presidential villa.
- Create jobs: Foster innovation and job creation among Nigerian engineers and energy experts.
- Relieve national grid pressure: Reduce the load on the national grid.