NIGER REPUBLIC’S DAM THREATENS KAINJI, JEBBA POWER PLANTS

Two of Nigeria’s major hydroelectric power plants that draw water from the River Niger face the threat of reduced water volume as the plan by Niger Republic to dam the upstream section of the river continues to gather momentum.

The Kainji and Jebba power stations, which have a combined installed capacity of 1,330 megawatts, draw water from the River Niger to generate electricity, with Kainji having the capacity to generate 760MW, while Jebba’s capacity is 570MW.

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