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Benue State plans $4 billion hydropower project in Makurdi

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 22
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What happened

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Benue State Government has begun plans for a major hydropower project located in Makurdi. The project is valued at approximately $4 billion and is intended to generate 1,650 MW of electricity to enhance the state's power supply. The plan also includes irrigation capabilities, with implications extending beyond Benue State.

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Why it matters

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The project represents a major energy infrastructure initiative underway in Nigeria. The government stated that the project must undergo the highest level of technical, financial, legal, environmental, social, and fiscal scrutiny. The scale of the investment attraction demonstrates the potential for large-scale economic development.

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Who's involved

  • Benue StateThe state government initiating the major infrastructure project.
  • MakurdiThe location of the planned $4 billion hydropower project.
  • executiveThe executive body promoting investment in the project.

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • Benue StateSpeculative

    The state could see its energy infrastructure bolstered by the project's successful completion.

  • executiveSpeculative

    The executive body could attract significant investment through the project's successful execution.

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