The Federal Government has explained its decision to install solar panels at the Aso Rock Villa, the seat of power in the country.
The Federal Government has explained its decision to install solar panels at the Aso Rock Villa, the seat of power in the country.
Mustapha, who gave the explanation while briefing the press on Friday, said the move is in line with the President’s agenda to diversify energy sources and also cut the cost of governance.
He added that it will bring uninterrupted and clean energy, create jobs, foster innovation among Nigerian engineers and energy experts, and ultimately reduce pressure on the national grid.
He also revealed that some innovations of the current administration have attracted interest from development partners who have earmarked about $5.3 billion of investment in Nigeria’s power sector especially grid expansion measures.
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