- This comes even as the State House has budgeted N7 billion for the solarisation of the Villa in 2026
- The Budget Office of the Federation described the project as “provision of solarisation of Villa with solar mini grid,”
- the Office of the Head of Civil Service earmarked N700 million for power-generating sets
The 2026 budget shows that the State House, also known as Aso Rock Villa, has earmarked N1.989 billion for the fueling of its generators.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the budget line item, listed under “State House Headquarters,” was described as “Plant and Generator fuel cost.”
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An additional N17.2 million has been set aside for generator maintenance, bringing the total cost of running and maintaining generators at the Presidential Villa in 2026 to about N2 billion.
This comes even as the State House has budgeted N7 billion for the solarisation of the Villa in 2026, following a previous N10 billion allocation for the same initiative in 2025. The Budget Office of the Federation described the project as “provision of solarisation of Villa with solar mini grid,” aimed at improving energy efficiency and sustainability at the seat of power.
The move to adopt solar energy at Aso Rock has continued to generate debate. Critics have questioned the timing and cost of the project, given Nigeria’s ongoing electricity challenges for ordinary citizens. In April 2025, the Tinubu administration defended the N10 billion solar project, describing it as a strategic investment in long-term sustainability.
Meanwhile, other government agencies are also investing in alternative power solutions. The Police Academy, Wudil, has budgeted N700 million for solar power to serve cadet hostels, administrative blocks, and the Senate hall.
The Office of the Auditor-General of the Federation allocated N225 million for solar and inverter installations, while the Office of the Head of Civil Service earmarked N700 million for power-generating sets.
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) plans to spend N1.8 billion on generators for its headquarters and 36 state offices to ensure 24/7 electricity.
The Federal Road Safety Corps budgeted N66.1 million for solar power across three zonal commands, the Police Service Commission set aside N59.5 million for solar energy at its headquarters, and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps earmarked N147 million for the second phase of solar power installation at its headquarters.
The budget reflects the government’s continued reliance on generators while also pursuing solar energy initiatives, highlighting the challenges of ensuring stable electricity even at the highest levels of government.
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