Reno Omokri Defends Installation Of Solar Panels At Aso Rock
Reno Omokri
Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri has applauded the installation of solar panels at Aso Rock, the official residence of the Presidency.
He also addressed those criticising the moves as “small-picture thinking” and insisted the decision is economically sound and environmentally progressive.
Omokri, in a statement, argued the installation of solar panels does not reflect a lack of faith in the nation’s electricity infrastructure, but rather aligns with global trends in energy sustainability.
Citing historical precedence, Omokri noted that the White House in the United States has been using solar energy since 1979 when President Jimmy Carter installed solar panels.
These installations were later upgraded by Presidents Ronald Reagan in 1989, George W. Bush in 2002, and Barack Obama in 2013.
He added that plans were reportedly in place under President Donald Trump to further update the system.
Omokri further highlighted similar clean energy initiatives across other global seats of power. He pointed to the British monarchy’s efforts under King Charles III to install solar panels at Buckingham Palace, as well as France’s deployment of geothermal technology at the Élysée Palace in Paris.
“Are you now saying that that means the United States Government does not have confidence in the ability of the United States Department of Energy to coordinate and provide adequate power for America?”
“French Presidency not express faith in British Gas and Électricité de France to provide power?” Omokri queried.
He emphasised that solar and geothermal energy represent the future of global power supply, noting that such transitions reduce environmental harm and relieve national grids of excessive demand.
According to Omokri, Aso Rock is a national asset funded by public money, and it is the responsibility of the President, as a trustee, to manage such resources prudently. Installing solar panels, he argued, is both a cost-saving and forward-thinking measure.
“By installing solar panels at Aso Rock, President Tinubu is leading by example and saving the Nigerian taxpayer money.”
“The more Nigerians use solar energy, the less pressure they put on the National Grid. The grid can then evacuate scarce electric power to where it is most needed, including rural communities and industrial clusters,” he stated.
He urged Nigerians to resist the urge to join unfounded criticism of the Presidency, describing such backlash as a “total misunderstanding of the issues.”
