The
Vice-President, Arc. Namadi Sambo, has disclosed that work will soon commence
on the 3,050 megawatts Mambilla Hydro Dam in Taraba State.
Arc.
Sambo who spoke in Kaduna State explained that all designs of the major hydro
project have been completed and as soon as other logistics are in place, work
will resume at the site.
He
added that the project, described as the largest in Africa will
provide
increased electricity generation to the National grid and irrigation to the
people of Taraba and its environs when completed.
Namadi
also expressed his satisfaction at the pace of work in the on-going 215MW
thermal power plant project in Kaduna, which is about 84 per cent
completed. He directed the contractors
handling the project to increase the pace of work on the site to ensure
delivery by December as the President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has signified his
intention to commission it.
The
thermal power plant when completed will add another 215MW to the national grid.
Arc. Sambo assured Nigerians that President Goodluck Jonathan is keeping his
transformation agenda alive, so also his promise to the people in the Northern
part of the country.
According
to him, “we are doing everything to transform Nigeria and to ensure that power
is provided to every part of the country”. Also, speaking at the occasion,
Minister of Power, Prof. Chinedu Nebo assured Nigerians that government is
desirous in delivering power to the people because it is their inalienable
right to have access to this infrastructure. He said the Kashimbila Multi
Purpose Dam also in Taraba State would soon be completed and it is expected to
add 40MW to the National grid.
Vanguard
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