YOLA-A high powered delegation comprising the Adamawa State Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) officials and some consultants have left Yola for Cameroon for further discussions on the desirability of the Lagdo Dam to supply electricity to the state.
The team, made up of experts in energy is on a fact-finding mission to see the viability in terms of financing, technical content of generating power in Adamawa and improving the economic base of the state.
Addressing the team before their departure, Governor Murtala Nyako believed that the composition of the team is an indication that the project will take-off on a sound footing, be viable and, on the long run, a successful venture.
Nyako noted that the idea of the project was muted because of the handicap in the power sector of the country generally, saying that states are required to source for means of using power rating at their disposal to remedy the situation.
The Governor observed that the choice of the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon was because it is in its immediate neighbourhood and they share many things in common.
"Because of the cultural ties between us and Cameroon, the state government spoke to them on the need for them to give us source of energy, which they obliged. After their approval, we wrote the Presidency and the Ministry of Energy and Power and the whole concept was developed," the Governor disclosed.
He added that the slight delay experienced in the take-off of the project was because of the issue of Bakassi Peninsula which has been resolved, adding that moments after the resolution, serious discussions were held between the Minister of Foreign Affairs and their Cameroonian counterparts in Yaounde during which the Cameroon government endorsed the project.
The governor told the team to convey to the authorities of Lagdo Dam and Cameroon in general, the need for them to close ranks and carry out feasibility studies soonest as the government places much emphasis on the project.
Nyako gave an assurance that when the project eventually come on stream, some neighbouring states in the sub-region, especially Taraba State, will benefit from it.

That's a step in the right direction. I think it's time we come down from our High horse and acknowledge that we are NOT the giant of West Africa ; talkless of Africa.

The Fact remains that PHCN/NEPA or even Generators cannot satisfy our power needs for whatever reason; I think we have to look elsewhere.

source?

If this is true, then it is great news. African countries NEED to draw together more to share and harness the great resources they have.

This will not only supply electricity to Adamawa, but will hopefully mean that the funds which could have been spent to create their own supply of electricity could now be spent on other humanitarian projects, like saving the environment. (We wish)

Honestly, this is the way forward.

Doesnt look true to me

they should join cameroon o, it will be better for them

Still waiting for source!