The Federal Government says the Presidential Villa, Aso Rock, is set to be fully disconnected from Nigeria’s national electricity grid and powered entirely by solar energy, following rising concerns over an estimated ₦47 billion annual electricity bill.
According to officials, the move comes after the completion of a solar mini-grid project approved under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The system, which was finished toward the end of 2025, has been undergoing technical evaluation ahead of full deployment.
State House Permanent Secretary Temitope Fashedemi explained that the project is expected to be fully activated once testing is completed, possibly after March. The solar installation was funded with about ₦10 billion in the 2025 budget under the “Solarisation of the Villa with Solar Mini Grid” programme, with an additional ₦7 billion allocated in the 2026 budget.
The Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Mustapha Abdullahi, defended the decision, describing the current electricity cost at the Villa as unsustainable. He said the shift to solar power would reduce expenses and improve energy reliability at the seat of government.
Officials added that while the Presidential Villa will rely primarily on solar power and battery storage, backup generators will still be available to ensure uninterrupted supply.
The development reflects broader efforts by the administration to promote renewable energy, even as Nigeria continues to struggle with unstable electricity supply and frequent national grid failures.
Critics, however, argue that the move signals a lack of confidence in the national power system, while supporters see it as a practical step toward cleaner and more reliable energy at government level.
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