News Investigators/ TSF Tinubu Stakeholders Forum (TSF) has said the N100 billion National Public Sector Solarisation Initiative (NPSSI) will reduce the cost of powering public institutions, strengthen service delivery, and position Nigeria as a leader in renewable energy adoption.
Under the initiative, unveiled by the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) in collaboration with the Budget Office, Infrastructure Corporation of Nigeria (InfraCorp), and the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI), the government is to deploy distributed solar power systems to critical public facilities, including schools, hospitals, government offices, security posts and other critical facilities
In a statement signed by the Chairman of the Forum, Ahmad Sajoh, and Secretary, Sada Danjuma, TSF said the project would directly address the challenge of unreliable power supply and escalating diesel costs in the public sector.
“The N100 billion solar initiative is a bold step towards transforming public service delivery through clean and reliable energy. By cutting dependence on diesel generators, government institutions can save billions in annual energy costs while reducing harmful emissions.
”The benefits of the solarisation project extend far beyond energy cost savings. In hospitals, the shift to solar power will ensure the uninterrupted operation of life-saving medical equipment such as ventilators, incubators, and surgical lights, while powering cold storage facilities for vaccines and medicines.
”In schools, it will enable stable electricity for digital classrooms, computer labs, science laboratories, and evening adult education programmes. For government offices, it will reduce downtime caused by power outages, improve citizen service delivery, cut operational costs significantly, and reduce the public sector’s carbon footprint.
” We are also aware that the Security agencies and facilities will gain stable power for surveillance systems, communication equipment, and lighting, which are critical for rapid response and safety,” the statement added.
The group is also looking at the possibility of an improved Human capital development as a result of the project.
It said: “The project will create thousands of direct and indirect jobs in the manufacturing, installation, and maintenance of solar systems.
”This includes training programmes to equip Nigerian youth with technical skills in solar engineering, electrical installation, battery management, and system diagnostics. By building a skilled renewable energy workforce, the initiative ensures that the sector is self-sustaining and capable of meeting future demand without over-reliance on foreign expertise.
“This is a platform for empowering our youth with the skills to thrive in a green economy. Every installation will require trained hands, from engineers and technicians to safety inspectors and maintenance teams. That is how you build both infrastructure and people at the same time.
”The project will also stimulate local manufacturing of solar panels, inverters, batteries, and mounting structures, creating further opportunities for Nigerian companies to participate in the renewable energy value chain. This will reduce import dependence, retain value within the economy, and spur technological innovation.”
TSF also urged the implementing agencies to make the Nigeria First Policy a guiding principle in the execution of the NPSSI by prioritising Nigerian companies, professionals, and technicians at every stage while ensuring transparency and adherence to quality standards.
TSF Hails Tinubu’s N100bn Solar Initiative, Says It Will Cut Public Sector Energy Costs, Boost Service Delivery And Create Green Jobs
