FG promises 6,000 megawatts by 2016

The epileptic power supply in the country may soon become a thing of the past as the present administration is planning to boost the current electricity generation level of 4,098.31 megawatts to 6,000 megawatts.

The Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, who disclosed this on Monday, said the target for the distribution of the 6000 megawatts is first quarter of 2016.

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In a statement by the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the Vice President, Laolu Akande, the Vice President stated this at Kaleta in the Republic of Guinea, at the inauguration of a 240 MW hydro-power plant.

Osinbajo represented President Muhammadu Buhari, at the event which was part of the activities marking Guinea’s 57th Independence anniversary taking place on October 2.

The vice president commended the vision of the Guinean president, Alpha Conde, saying that the inauguration of the power plant was a “monumental accomplishment” in a short time.

“It shows what can be done with commitment and vision,” he said

The 240 MW hydro-power plant in Kaleta was built to serve mainly the people of Conakry, the nation’s capital.

The statement noted that the event was witnessed by the presidents of Congo and Niger, Denis Sassou Nguesso, and Mohamadou Issoufou, respectively.

There were also representatives from the governments of China, France and the United Arab Emirates, among others.

In Nigeria the average electricity generation hovered at 4,098.31 megawatts, as at Monday.

Of the quantity generated, 4,008.53mw were sent out to meet demand while the balance was conserved to achieve system stability.

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