The management of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has revealed that the institution spends a staggering ₦4 billion every year on electricity bills — an expense described as “crippling and unsustainable” by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Adamu Ahmed.
Speaking during an interactive session on the university’s operational challenges, Prof. Ahmed noted that the high energy cost has become a major financial burden, draining resources that could have been used to improve research, infrastructure, and student welfare.
“The university cannot continue to operate under such conditions. Spending ₦4 billion yearly on power is simply not sustainable,” he stated.
The Vice Chancellor called for urgent government intervention and alternative energy solutions, including solar power investments, to reduce dependency on the national grid and ensure uninterrupted electricity supply for academic and research activities.
The revelation has reignited discussions about the high cost of energy in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions and the need for a comprehensive energy reform to support learning environments across the country.
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