Amid the public outcry, the Presidency has defended the
Federal Executive Council’s approval of N10 billion solar energy project for
the State House.
Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and
Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, made the clarification on his verified X (formerly
Twitter) handle, following media reports questioning the necessity of the
project, especially in light of Nigeria’s current economic realities.
Onanuga contended that transitioning the State House to
solar power aligns with global best practices, noting that the White House in
Washington, D.C., also uses solar energy as part of its power supply.
“The White House in Washington D.C. uses solar power,” he
wrote, implying that the adoption of renewable energy for high-level government
facilities is not unprecedented and reflects a commitment to sustainability.
The presidential spokesman backed up his point with video of
a similar project executed for the American number residence, which explains
the reasons the US Presidency opted for the solar alternative.
The proposed solar system, it was gathered, would provide
stable electricity for the President’s residence, administrative offices, and
other essential buildings within the State House complex, enhancing energy
efficiency and long-term cost savings.
While some Nigerians have applauded the environmental
benefits of the initiative, others have raised concerns about its price tag and
whether such expenditure is prudent at a time when many citizens are grappling
with economic hardship.
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