The State House has allocated the sum of N10bn in the 2025 approved budget for the installation of a solar mini-grid at the Presidential Villa, The PUNCH reports.
This follows an increase in the overall budgetary allocation to the State House Headquarters, which rose from N47.11bn in the initially proposed 2025 budget to N57.11bn in the approved version.
The additional N10bn was traced to a jump in capital expenditure, which moved from N33.55bn to N43.55bn.
A breakdown of the new capital items reveals that the increase was solely due to the planned solar project, titled “Solarisation of the Villa with Solar Mini Grid,” with a full allocation of N10bn.
The move comes amid growing concerns over unreliable public electricity supply and the high cost of electricity for both households and government institutions.
The solar project is expected to reduce dependence on the national grid and limit the impact of tariff hikes on government finances.
Cliq.ng observed that electricity costs have continued to soar, especially for Band A consumers, who receive at least 20 hours of electricity daily.
