Presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, Adewole Adebayo, has made a major promise ahead of the 2027 election.
Adebayo said he would provide between 11 and 15 kilowatts of solar power for every Nigerian roof within 11 months of taking office.
He made the pledge during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme on Tuesday.
The SDP candidate presented solar energy as a major part of his proposed solution to Nigeria’s electricity challenges.
According to Adebayo, his administration would focus on expanding solar power generation across the country.
He also plans to establish solar-panel manufacturing facilities in different parts of Nigeria.
Adebayo said the factories would help reduce dependence on imported solar equipment. He also wants Nigerians to gain the skills needed to install and maintain solar systems.
The presidential candidate believes the approach could address electricity challenges while creating employment opportunities.
Adebayo’s Solar Power Promise
Adebayo said Nigerians could have access to substantial solar capacity within months of his administration taking office.
He specifically promised between 11 and 15 kilowatts of solar power for every roof within 11 months.
The pledge represents one of the most ambitious elements of his proposed energy programme.
Adebayo argued that Nigeria has enough sunlight to support a major expansion of renewable energy.
He also believes decentralised solar systems could reduce the pressure on the national electricity grid.
Under his proposal, solar clusters would provide electricity directly to communities and households.
The national grid would then serve mainly as a backup system.
Adebayo explained that communities could continue receiving electricity from the grid whenever a solar cluster experienced problems.
He said the model would create a more reliable electricity system while reducing dependence on a single national network.
Solar Manufacturing Across Nigeria
Adebayo also outlined plans to develop Nigeria’s solar manufacturing capacity.
He said his administration would establish solar-panel factories across the country.
The candidate suggested that Nigeria could partner with countries such as China, Turkey and India to develop the facilities.
According to him, international partnerships could provide the technical expertise and equipment needed to establish the factories.
However, he stressed that Nigerians would receive training to operate and maintain the facilities.
Adebayo said local workers could also become responsible for installing solar systems across different communities.
He believes this approach would create jobs while expanding access to electricity.
The proposed manufacturing strategy could also reduce Nigeria’s reliance on imported solar equipment.
It could encourage the development of a local renewable-energy industry and create opportunities for businesses.
Adebayo Cites His Solar Experience
Adebayo said his solar proposal was based partly on his personal experience with the technology.
He explained that he had experimented with solar power in his hometown.
According to the SDP candidate, he has trained about 2,000 people in solar-related skills.
He also said he manufactures solar panels and lithium batteries.
However, Adebayo acknowledged that he does not currently manufacture inverters.
He explained that he purchases inverters because he lacks the technological capacity to produce them.
Despite that limitation, he said his experience has given him practical knowledge of solar technology.
Adebayo believes Nigeria can develop similar expertise on a much larger scale.
He argued that government support and international partnerships could help expand local production.
The training of more Nigerians would also create a larger workforce capable of installing and maintaining solar systems.
Solar Clusters to Generate Electricity
Adebayo said his proposed energy plan would rely heavily on solar clusters.
These clusters would generate electricity for communities and households.
He said the clusters could eventually produce up to 32,000 megawatts of electricity.
The candidate described the national grid as a backup under his proposed system.
If one solar cluster developed a problem, the grid could provide electricity until the issue was resolved.
This approach would reduce the impact of failures within individual electricity systems.
It could also allow communities to generate and distribute power closer to where people consume it.
Adebayo argued that decentralising electricity generation could help Nigeria overcome some of its longstanding power challenges.
He also linked the plan to job creation.
According to him, workers would be needed to manufacture solar equipment, install systems and maintain the facilities.
The proposed system could therefore create employment while increasing electricity supply.
Adebayo Targets Nigeria’s Power Crisis
Nigeria has struggled with electricity shortages for years.
The country continues to face challenges involving electricity generation, transmission and distribution.
Adebayo said his proposed solar programme would tackle some of these problems by increasing power generation outside the traditional grid system.
He also identified domestic refining and crude oil theft as important issues affecting Nigeria’s energy security.
The presidential candidate said his administration would prioritise domestic refining if elected.
He also promised to address crude oil theft, which he described as a major drain on the country’s resources.
Adebayo argued that recovering stolen crude could improve oil supply without requiring additional government spending.
He claimed that as much as 900,000 barrels of crude oil were still being stolen.
He said recovering those volumes would strengthen the country’s energy position.
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Focus on Domestic Refining
Adebayo also placed domestic refining among his priorities.
He argued that Nigeria should make better use of its crude oil resources at home.
Greater domestic refining could reduce the country’s dependence on imported petroleum products.
It could also create additional industrial opportunities and employment.
Adebayo linked the issue to broader economic development.
He believes Nigeria should use its natural resources to support local industries rather than relying heavily on foreign products.
The SDP candidate also connected energy policy with employment.
He said government investment in sectors such as electricity and education could create jobs directly.
Workers employed in these sectors would earn incomes and contribute to economic activity.
Government Investment in Strategic Industries
Beyond electricity, Adebayo said his proposed administration would consider government investment in strategic sectors.
He mentioned industries such as aviation and manufacturing as areas where government intervention could prove useful.
The candidate argued that government should not leave every strategic industry entirely to private operators.
Instead, he proposed using operating and maintenance agreements to support key sectors.
Such arrangements, according to Adebayo, could allow government to maintain an active role without directly managing every aspect of an industry.
He believes strategic investment could strengthen critical sectors and support economic growth.
Adebayo also suggested that government involvement could help create jobs while improving services.
Energy and Employment
Job creation forms another major part of Adebayo’s proposed energy strategy.
He said the development of solar manufacturing plants would require a large workforce.
Workers would be needed across different stages of the industry.
These areas could include manufacturing, installation, repairs and system maintenance.
Training programmes would also equip young Nigerians with technical skills.
Adebayo believes the approach could create employment while addressing the country’s electricity shortage.
He also linked the strategy to education.
Government investment in schools and training programmes could create jobs while developing the workforce needed for emerging industries.
The candidate therefore presented energy development as more than an electricity policy.
He described it as part of a wider economic plan that could combine infrastructure development, employment and industrial growth.
What Adebayo’s Plan Could Mean for Nigerians
If implemented as proposed, Adebayo’s solar programme would represent a major shift in Nigeria’s energy strategy.
Instead of relying primarily on large power stations and the national grid, communities could generate more electricity locally.
Households could also benefit from solar systems installed on their properties.
The proposed 11 to 15 kilowatt capacity would provide substantial electricity for many household needs.
However, implementing such a programme across the country would require extensive infrastructure and financing.
It would also require trained workers and reliable supply chains for solar equipment.
Adebayo’s proposal would therefore involve significant coordination between government, manufacturers, communities and technical workers.
International partnerships could also play an important role under his plan.
The SDP candidate believes such partnerships could accelerate Nigeria’s development of solar manufacturing capacity.
2027 Election and Energy Policy
Adebayo’s solar promise comes as political parties prepare for the 2027 general election.
Energy remains one of the major issues likely to influence political discussions.
Millions of Nigerians rely on alternative sources of electricity because of challenges with public power supply.
Businesses also face high operating costs when they rely on generators and other alternatives.
Adebayo is positioning renewable energy as part of his proposed solution to these challenges.
His plan combines solar generation, local manufacturing, technical training and decentralised electricity systems.
He also wants the national grid to operate as a backup rather than the primary source for every community.
The proposal will likely attract debate over its cost, timeline and practical implementation.
Nevertheless, Adebayo has presented the plan as a key part of his campaign agenda.
He believes a rapid expansion of solar power could transform Nigeria’s electricity sector.
A Broader Economic Proposal
Adebayo’s comments show that his energy proposal forms part of a wider economic agenda.
He wants government to invest strategically in important sectors.
He also wants Nigeria to improve domestic production and reduce dependence on imports.
His proposed solar factories fit into that broader strategy.
The factories would produce equipment locally while creating employment opportunities.
Training programmes would then provide Nigerians with the technical skills needed to support the industry.
At the same time, solar clusters would generate electricity for communities.
Adebayo believes the combination could address two problems at once.
It could increase electricity supply while creating jobs for Nigerians.
He also believes stronger management of the oil sector could improve government revenue and energy security.
His proposal therefore covers both renewable energy and Nigeria’s traditional oil industry.
Adebayo’s Message Ahead of 2027
Adebayo has presented his solar pledge as a major part of his vision for Nigeria.
His proposal would involve placing between 11 and 15 kilowatts of solar power on every Nigerian roof within 11 months of assuming office.
He also wants to establish solar-panel factories across the country.
International partnerships with countries such as China, Turkey and India could support the proposed manufacturing programme.
At the same time, Nigerians would receive training to install and maintain solar systems.
Adebayo believes solar clusters could eventually generate up to 32,000 megawatts.
The national grid would then serve as a backup when individual clusters experience failures.
His wider energy agenda includes domestic refining and stronger action against crude oil theft.
He also wants government to make strategic investments in sectors such as aviation, manufacturing and education.
Whether the proposals can meet their ambitious timelines will remain a major question as the 2027 election approaches.
For now, Adebayo has placed solar energy and electricity reform at the centre of his campaign message.
His pledge is likely to generate further discussion about how Nigeria can expand electricity access and reduce dependence on unreliable power sources.
