This is according to details published by the Budget Office of the Federation, where the amount was listed under State House expenditures. The N7 billion was described under the item, "provision of solarisation of Villa with solar mini grid".
As Nigeria continues to battle with poor electricity supply, different government bodies and establishments have begun exploring alternative power supply mechanisms.
This time, the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) plans to spend N1.8 billion on "power generating systems" for data centres at its headquarters and the 36 state offices to ensure 24/7 electricity at the centres.
Previously, SaharaReporters reported that President Bola Tinubu’s administration budgeted another N7 billion for the solarisation of the Presidential Villa in 2026.
This is according to details published by the Budget Office of the Federation, where the amount was listed under State House expenditures. The N7 billion was described under the item, "provision of solarisation of Villa with solar mini grid".
In 2025, the Federal Government budgeted N10 billion for the solarisation of the Aso Rock Villa.
The development of a solar grid for Aso Rock, which houses the President and other top Presidency officials, came amid persistent power failures experienced by average Nigerians.
In April 2025, following public outrage over the initial N10 billion budget for the solarisation of the Aso Rock Villa, the Tinubu administration defended its decision.
The Presidency defended the approval of the N10 billion solar energy project for the State House, Aso Rock, describing it as a strategic long-term investment in sustainability and energy efficiency.
The defence came amid mounting public criticism over the cost and timing of the initiative, given Nigeria’s economic challenges and growing concerns about government spending.
Some Nigerians also criticised the Tinubu government for allegedly reneging on its promise to provide stable electricity, arguing that the adoption of solar power at the Presidential Villa suggested the administration could no longer fulfil that commitment.
According to Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, the project mirrors global standards for presidential residences, including the White House in Washington, D.C., which has adopted solar energy as part of its power supply strategy.
“The White House in Washington D.C. uses solar power,” Onanuga stated. “We are not reinventing the wheel. We are following a tested and globally accepted model for powering important national institutions sustainably.”