The 40-megawatt hydroelectricity power Dam in Taraba State was initiated by the Goodluck Jonathan administration but concessioned to Mr Danjuma's firm, KP Hydro Limited.
The 40-megawatt hydroelectricity power Dam in Taraba State was initiated by the Goodluck Jonathan administration but concessioned to Mr Danjuma's firm, KP Hydro Limited.
In addition to power generation, the dam is expected to transform the region into a tourism hub, with an airport and a five-star hotel. Mr Danjuma upgraded the airstrip, built by the missionaries in Kashimbi, to an airport when the federal government awarded the HydroSpeaking at the occasion, the Managing Director of KP Hydro Limited, Sola Arifayan, said the handing over was initiated through a concession agreement aimed at augmenting Nigeria's renewable energy capacity.
"The Kashimbila Power Plant will not only serve the host community but will also benefit the entire state. This is a critical part of our efforts to ensure clean, renewable energy for all," he said.The governor also mentioned the recent establishment of the Taraba State Electricity Regulatory Agency, which will manage energy generation in the state.There was a problem processing your submission. Please try again later.
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