Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, has defended the Federal Government’s approval of a N10 billion solar power project for the Presidential Villa.
He pointed to the United States Presidential residence, the White House in Washington, D.C., as having similar energy practices.
Onanuga addressed public concerns about the project’s cost and necessity given Nigeria’s current economic situation through a post on his X (formerly Twitter) account.
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He stated that the White House also relies partially on solar power.
“The White House in Washington D.C. uses solar power,” Onanuga wrote, positioning the decision as part of global best practices in sustainable energy use for government facilities.
Onanuga’s statement came after reports that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) had approved a N10 billion initiative to disconnect the Presidential Villa from the national power grid and install a complete solar energy system.
The government cited unsustainable electricity expenses from the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) as the reason for this decision.
Critics have raised concerns about the timing and magnitude of this expenditure.
The planned solar power installation is intended to supply electricity to the President’s residence, administrative offices, and other vital facilities within the Aso Rock Villa complex.
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