FG Inaugurates Steering Committee of West Africa's Biggest Hydro Power Plant in Nigeria
- The federal government has inaugurated the project steering committee of Makurdi Hydro Power Plant
- When completed, the facility is expected to be the biggest hydro power plant in West Africa and will generate 1,650 megawatts
- Officials say the initiative is part of President Buhari’s efforts aimed at utilization of hydro resources for power
FCT, Abuja - The minister of power, Engr. Abubakar D. Aliyu, on Monday, December 12, inaugurated the project steering committee of Makurdi Hydro Power Plant, which is set to be the biggest hydro power plant in West Africa by generating 1,650 megawatts of electricity.
The committee chaired by the minister power, has the minister of water resources, Engr. Suleiman Adamu as co-chairman, with the Director General Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), Mr. Alex Okoh will serve as the vice chairman of the committee.
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Representatives of Benue, Nasarawa, Taraba and Plateau states are also on the committee according to a statement from the minister's office sent to Legit.ng.
Engr. Aliyu said that a new hydro power plant in Makurdi Benue state will add to the base load which in-turn will provide a resilient grid.
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He added that President Muhammadu Buhari’s strides to ensure that electricity reaches the homes and facility of every Nigerian is delivering measurable results.
The minister noted that Zungeru Hydro Power Plant of 700 megawatts is near completion at 97 per cent and will soon be commissioned while Kashimbilla Hydro Power Plant of 40 megawatts is already delivering power to the grid.
All these, he pointed out, are part of President Buhari’s efforts aimed at utilization of hydro resources for power.
In his remarks, Engr. Adamu emphasized the need and benefits of both ministries and relevant agencies of government working together through collaboration to fast track such projects that are of benefit to Nigerians.
Earlier in his address, the BPE boss, Mr. Okoh expressed optimism that the Makurdi Hydro Power project will contribute towards a sustainable and enduring solution to the power supply shortages in Nigeria.
Okoh further said the Makurdi Hydropower Dam at Abinsi in Benue state will be executed through a public-private-partnership model.
FG says Zungeru hydro power project now 96% completed
Recall that Engr Aliyu recently revealed that the Zungeru Hydroelectric Power Project is now over 96% completed.
The minister made this known on Friday, October 28 when he paid a working visit to the facility in Niger state.
Engr. Aliyu also said that the facility is one of the priority projects of President Buhari’s administration, adding that it is will add 700 megawatts (zero carbon) to the national grid.
FG to construct its first nuclear power plant, signs agreement with Russia, Pakistan
Meanwhile, the federal government has stated that bids for the building of a 4000 megawatts nuclear power plant is now open.
This was revealed by Dr. Yau Idris, Director General of the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority, during the ongoing Nigerian International Energy Summit in Abuja.
If the bids are successful and construction is finished, Idris claims that the factory would be the largest power plant in the country.
Source: Legit.ng
