The
Federal Government has announced plans to establish a 1000 mega watts coal
power plant in Enugu state.
The
President, Goodluck Jonathan, who disclosed this in Enugu, said the plant is
expected to help address the epileptic power situation in the country.
Jonathan,
who was represented by Vice President Namadi Sambo, said the plant would
complement other electricity projects being executed by the Federal Government
and private investors in the area and ensure that Enugu and the rest of the
South-east region enjoyed improved electricity supply.
The
Federal Government had a couple of weeks ago said the country is capable of
generating up to 30 per cent of its energy needs from its coal resources using
environmental-friendly clean technology.
Jonathan
said the country is endowed with abundant coal reserves of the required quality
necessary for power generation.
To
this end,
