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Compensation Stalls Zungeru Power Project

Problems arising from the compensation of locals have stalled the 700 mega watts hydro power project in Zungeru, Niger State. The Project Coordinator, Abiy Getattun, … Continue reading Compensation Stalls Zungeru Power Project


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ZungeruProblems arising from the compensation of locals have stalled the 700 mega watts hydro power project in Zungeru, Niger State.

The Project Coordinator, Abiy Getattun, revealed this when he led his team on a visit to the Emir of Minna,  Umar Farouq Bahago.

He stated that because of the problems with the locals, who are demanding for full compensation, the Project could not go ahead as planned.

On his part, the Emir of Minna. Umar Farouq Bahago, promised to intervene in the issue so that the Project, which is going to be of great benefit to the country, can go ahead.

Zungeru was the capital of the British protectorate of Northern Nigeria from 1902 until 1916.

It is the site of the Niger State Polytechnic and is located on the Kaduna River.