Explosion hits Nigeria’s Zungeru Hydro Plant in Niger

Nigeria’s N1.3 billion worth Zungeru Hydro Electricity Plant
in Niger State has been reportedly hit by an explosion.

It was gathered that the explosion occurred in the early
hours of Monday.

As of the time of filing the report, details of the
explosion are still sketchy.

Recall that the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu said in
April that the 700 megawatts capacity plant has been connected to the National
Grid.

Adebayo said Nigeria’s electricity increased to 4,800MW from
4,200MW for a population estimated at over 200 million.