FG to replace Military’s generators with N100bn solar power system
FG to replace Military’s generators with N100bn solar power system
The Federal Government has initiated a major partnership with the Armed Forces to replace diesel generators in military formations nationwide with a ₦100 billion solar power system.
The project, which is part of the broader National Public Sector Solarisation Initiative (NPSSI), is designed to cut energy costs, enhance reliability, and accelerate Nigeria’s clean energy transition.
The plan was unveiled during a project initiation and planning meeting held at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja on Thursday.
The meeting brought together the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Abba Aliyu, and the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa.
According to Abba Aliyu, the NPSSI is a government-approved program with initial funding of ₦100 billion, aimed at replacing diesel generators in public institutions, including military formations, with sustainable solar systems.
He highlighted that several military formations had already expressed interest in solar interventions and stressed the need for a unified and strategic approach to ensure widespread benefits.
In his response, General Musa described the initiative as “timely and much-needed,” noting that many critical military installations are in dire need of a reliable power supply.
He confirmed that a military team will be set up to work closely with the REA to identify priority locations and develop a clear implementation plan. Both parties also discussed leveraging the Nigerian Army’s Engineers and Logistics Unit to support the deployment, installation, and maintenance of the solar systems.
The partnership operates on a “pay-for-service” model to ensure long-term sustainability, an approach already applied in similar agreements the REA has signed with other security agencies, including the Police Trust Fund, Nigeria Immigration Service, and the Nigerian Correctional Service.
