A group of indigenous mineral explorers said they have found coal reserves of over 196million metric tonnes in Edo State, capable of firing 1,200megawatts (mw) power plant for five decades.

Speaking during a presentation to the federal ministry of power yesterday, in Abuja, Head of the Technical Team of Jidet Nigeria Limited, Mr. Olujide Pocon Tajudeen- Alan, said the coal reserve was 35 metres long in the Edo communities, capable of gebnerating 1,200mw of power at an estimated construction cost of $1.5billion.

Jidet Group, while briefing the ministry’s coal-to-power committee, said they were in the ministry to be guided on how to attract technical partners and willing financiers with a view to actualising the project.

On the firm’s capacity to operate a power plant he said: “We have the capacity to produce 1,000mw electricity for the next 50 years from the coal reserve. As at now, we have confirmed a reserve of 196million MT.

“Our major reasons for coming here is, we want to commence the application and processing of licences to officially enter into the power sector. We are also soliciting the support of experts in the ministry to guide us because initially we are mainly into mineral exploration.”

Responding, Minister of Power, Prof. Chinedu Nebo, represented by his special adviser on renewable energy, Dr. Albert Okorogu said: “The meagre electricity we have in Nigeria is not sufficient so anything we have that we can tap into is very much welcomed.

“They have discovered coal in some unusual places that we have looked into and that’s wonderful. If you look at our coal map, we have never actually mapped Edo as having coal. So the ministry will do all it can in ensuring that they move from mining coal to using it to generate power.”


Source...........http://www.dailytrust.com.ng/daily/business/52689-edo-discovers-large-coal-deposit-could-generate-1-200mw-electricity-for-decades


We have more than enough resources in this country yet people are suffering in the midst of abundance. I hope the incoming government will decentralize electricity generation and distribution so that each state could have their own IPPs.

Enough of reliance on national grid. It has not worked for years and shall never work. Electricity consumption in Lagos can't be compared with that of Osun. May God direct our leaders. I believe we shall get there.

It is well.

Just that corruption no go jus gree, we are just too blessed in this country.

I don't trust any group claiming any discovery under GEJ govt and seeking govt partnership,funding,support,concessions or whatever.
They should represent these same findings under a GMB govt so that we can sift d truth from lies.

Edo remains the best state and next big thing in Nigeria.

Proudly!

That's a good omen but why does the SS have abaudant natural resources

estimated construction cost of $1.5billion.. Deziani is needed here..

ECOTERRORS:
That's a good omen but why does the SS have abaudant natural resources

probably because of its geographical position and location.. closer to the coastal region..coastal regions has a huge tendency to generate several types of important minerals and natural resources.

What have we achieved with the coal deposite in enugu?


I still this hydro electric generation is the best.

sammieguze:
What have we achieved with the coal deposite in enugu?


I still this hydro electric generation is the best.

coal is the number one source of electricity in the world.

With all the pollution right?




And the fact that it is exhaustable. Just 1mw for 50 years.....ridiculous

Collynzo9:
coal is the number one source of electricity in the world.

sammieguze:
With all the pollution right?




And the fact that it is exhaustable. Just 1mw for 50 years.....ridiculous

I guess you prefer the pollution from your millions of rusty generators all over the country. Developed nations like US, UK. GERMANY, CHINA, South Africa etc are using coal to generate electricity, industrialize their countries and give their people comfortable lives, while a typical suffering and smiling Nigerian probably inhaling generator fumes as I type this is talking about pollution.
What unbelievable irony!

You are right Bro.

Good discovery!

Collynzo9:
I guess you prefer the pollution from your millions of rusty generators all over the country. Developed nations like US, UK. GERMANY, CHINA, South Africa etc are using coal to generate electricity, industrialize their countries and give their people comfortable lives, while a typical suffering and smiling Nigerian probably inhaling generator fumes as I type this is talking about pollution.
What unbelievable irony!

I couldn't have said it better...Thanks.