Zungeru Power Plant in Nigeria.
Hintusmedia.com The Zungeru Power Plant is Nigeria’s second-largest hydropower plant and was recently connected to the national grid, leading to improved electricity supply across the country.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria
The project was initiated under the previous APC government led by former President Buhari, who tasked a Chinese consortium (CNEEC and Sinohydro) with the engineering, procurement, and construction.
The current President, Tinubu, ensured continuity with the project, with a concession process that will earn Nigeria $70 million annually for 30 years to manage the complex.
The power plant has a massive reservoir capacity of 10.4 billion cubic meters of water.
The Zungeru Power Plant is estimated to generate 2.64 billion kWh of electricity annually, meeting close to 10% of Nigeria’s total domestic energy needs.
Amb. Agim Godwin Apple – President of African BeeFarmers Union/African Development Concepts Ry. Finland.
This is a significant infrastructure project that has the potential to significantly improve electricity supply and boost the country’s energy security. The collaboration with Chinese firms and the continuity of the project under the new administration are noteworthy aspects of this development.