US EditionNigeria: Chriced Slams N10bn Aso Villa Solar Project - Says 'Nigerians Are Suffering'
- Mustapha Abdullahi stated that President Bola Tinubu approved a N10 billion solar power grid project to reduce the Aso Rock Villa's N47 billion yearly power bills.
- The initiative aims to provide uninterrupted energy, stimulate job creation, and foster local innovation among Nigerian engineers.
- Amid public criticism, some Nigerians expressed concerns that the government's shift to solar energy indicates a failure to ensure a stable power supply to citizens.
- Development partners are committed to about $5.3 billion in potential investments in Nigeria's energy sector.
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Energy Commission defends Aso Rock's switch to solar, says electricity bill too expensive - Daily Trust
The Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Mustapha Abdullahi, has defended the federal government’s decision to install a N10 billion solar power grid at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa. This comes amid mounting public criticism over the cost and timing of the initiative, given Nigeria’s current economic challenges and growing concerns about government spending. Some Nigerians also lambasted the President Bola Tinubu-led governme…
Aso Rock's power bill hit ₦47bn yearly — here’s why FG switched to solar
The Federal Government has announced plans to install a ₦10 billion solar power grid at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, citing an annual electricity bill of ₦47 billion as unsustainable. Speaking during a press briefing on Friday, the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Mustapha Abdullahi, stated that the decision was approved by President Bola Tinubu as part of efforts to reduce the cost of governance and promote cleaner, mor…
Nigeria: Chriced Slams N10bn Aso Villa Solar Project - Says 'Nigerians Are Suffering'
Abuja -- The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has raised concerns over the Federal Government's handling of the ongoing energy crisis, particularly questioning the recent approval of a ₦10 billion solar power project for the Aso Villa.
Federal Government Approves ₦10 Billion Aso Rock Solar Project to Curb ₦47 Billion Annual Power Costs
The Federal Government of Nigeria has greenlit a ₦10 billion solar power project for the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja, driven by the need to address the unsustainable ₦47 billion yearly electricity bill. Mustapha Abdullahi, Director General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, unveiled the initiative, underscoring its alignment with President Bola Tinubu’s vision to reduce governance costs and promote sustainable energy solutions. The so…
FG cites unsustainable ₦47bn power bill as reason for ₦10bn solar installation in Aso Rock
The Federal Government has explained the reason for the installation of solar panels at the Aso Rock Villa. The Director General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Mustapha Abdullahi, said it is unsustainable for the government to continue paying about ₦47 billion yearly in power bills. According to him, this was the reason President Bola Tinubu approved ₦10 billion for the solar power grid to power the presidential villa. It would be re…
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