Governor Abubakar Sani Bello has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for the completion of the 700MW Zungeru Hydroelectric Power Project in Niger State.
The Governor gave the commendation when he joined the Minister of Power, Eng. Abubakar Aliyu and the Chairman, Senate Committee on Power, Senator Gabriel Suswam on a fact-finding visit to the facility.
He described the project as excellent, adding that the Hydroelectric Dam being the fourth in the state would benefit the surrounding communities and ensure access to more electricity to the people of the state and beyond.
"We will have more access to electricity, the project will provide great opportunities even for the communities around as they will benefit from training, job opportunities and more", he said.
The Governor added that the state government is doing everything possible to secure the project adding that at 99% percent, the project was ready for commissioning.
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