The Minister of Power Engr. Abubakar D. Aliyu, has said the Zungeru Hydroelectric Power Project is now 96% completed.
The minister stated this when he paid a working visit to the Zungeru Hydro Electric Power project in Niger State.
Engr. Abubakar D. Aliyu also said that the Zungeru Hydro Electric Power is one of the priority projects of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. The project is set to add 700 megawatts (zero carbon) to the national grid.
“The project is set to be commissioned soon, as part of the federal government’s efforts to improve electricity supply across Nigeria and to fulfil President Muhammadu Buhari’s commitment to vision 30:30:30 and achieving netzero by 2060, as promised at COP—26,” the minister added.
He also noted that the federal government had ensured that all the requirements and needs of contractors have been provided to ensure that it is completed and on time.
Apart from providing more power to Nigerians, the minister said, the project is currently providing employment for Nigerians and more will be employed as the project progresses.
