FG to deploy 21 dams for power generation
The Federal Government has said it is developing a policy on small-scale hydro projects to convert some 21 idle dams discovered along the Sokoto-Badagry Road into commercially viable projects. The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, disclosed this in Abuja on Wednesday at the launch of the Renewable Energy Asset Management Company. Tegbe said the discovery Read More:…
The Federal Government of Nigeria plans to convert 21 idle dams found along the Sokoto-Badagry Road into commercially viable hydroelectric power projects. The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, announced this during the launch of the Renewable Energy Asset Management Company in Abuja. Tegbe highlighted that these dams were discovered during the road construction and questioned why such infrastructure had remained unused for years.
The government aims to optimize the use of existing public assets, including converting the 21 dams into a source of power generation. This initiative aligns with broader efforts to leverage stranded and idle power assets to meet the growing demand in strategic areas like Lagos, Kano, and Borno. Technical audits are underway to assess the condition of critical infrastructure along planned corridors, including the Lagos axis, Abuja-Kaduna-Kano, and Enugu-Port Harcourt.
The government plans to increase wheeling capacity from 5,000MW to 6,500MW by the end of 2026 and to 8,000MW by the end of 2027, aiming to stabilize the power supply and foster economic growth.
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