Residents tackle Lagos govt over solar tax

A viral video showing Lagos State Ministry of Housing officials demanding approval and fees for solar panels sparked anger among residents. The government clarified that permits apply only to residents of social housing estates, not private homeowners. Wale Ajetunmobi, senior special assistant to the governor, explained that solar installations are treated as structural alterations in shared areas. Critics warn that such requirements could discourage renewable energy adoption in a country facing persistent power outages.