cc: lalasticlala,mynd44 i still find this post interesting even after a year what do you think?

Juniorbuba:
yap we av lite 24/7 on campus,except wen dia head spark sha dm fit no giv us lite 4 3days,nd d electricity we enjoy is not generated by d dam ooo,na kaduna electricity supply dae giv us lite

Most campus always dey get light.
Is there 24/7 light in town?

I still don't see anything special about this....Shikena

See him teeth like a monkey chopper own

This place reminds me of a similar man-made lake on the outskirts of Minna, the home town of former President Babangida.

The unique thing about the lake near Minna, is that it is home to HUNDREDS of crocodiles, that can be seen relaxing in groups on the waters edge, and cruising the lake in huge flotillas of the scaly beasts. I have never seen or even heard of such a crocodile sanctuary anywhere else in Nigeria, and the existence of that huge population must be due to a total hunting ban in that area, at least for crocodiles.

One thing is for sure, and that is that anyone who dares swim in that Minna lake, will be consumed by MANY large crocodiles, that would all converge within seconds from the instant anyone sets foot in that lake.

an abu zaria post finally made it to the front page. after 1 year proudly abusite

Bros wetin we wan do with this photos

During rainy season when the dam is "full" that circle that appears like a funnel receives the "excess" water; lovely experience especially when you hear the sound of rushing water but it can also be scary. I remember my first time inside that small building. By the way, that small building used to serve as a rendezvous for lovers back in the day; the inner walls are filled with various inscriptions, mostly names of visitors. You may hit me up OP anytime you're not busy and have time to 'burn'. I'm in Samaru.

***MODIFIED***
True eh! This post is over a year but it just made FP; Wow! What's gonna be is gonna be...

all I see is dirt

The moment I saw the topic "A NAIRALANDERS PRIVATE ......" my eyes went cos I be think say nay private jet

babyfaceafrica:
Electricity at ABU must be great

sure it is.... One of the things I miss the most about my Alma mater.

That's really nice, are you studying to be a pilot in the school at OP

Ikenna17:
More

babyfaceafrica:
nice...but iif the dam doess not generate light,what is its usefulness?

it is used for water recycling, flood control and research.

Ikenna17:


Have you been to the Dam before?

The closest I've ever been to the dam is a view from the first floor of the school of postgraduate studies building a few years ago. Its a very beautiful sight to behold

I missed samaru
I missed drama village
I missed aviation swimming pool
I missed free wi-fi

babyfaceafrica:
nice...but iif the dam doess not generate light,what is its usefulness?

It's for water supply. ABU has a municipal water treatment plant near the dam which treats the water and supplies hostels, academic area and the various staff quarters.
Electricity generation is not even one of the commonest uses of dams. Irrigation and water supply come top.

Is that a dam, damn!!! Lolzzz.

I've visited shiroro dam in Niger state.. The experience was wonderful...

barackodam:
I'm supposed to go visit it once again before I finally grad.....

It's very nice

But be careful with next visit... #water spirit can be welcoming but dangerous most times.....

Electricity generation is just one of the many uses dams are put to use. Storage of water for dry season use, collection of excess rain waters to prevent floods.

The use of a damaged for electricity generation however requires more technical features for that to be achieved. Features such as the dam being on a fast flowing but steep river or water path helps in creating the force that turns the turbine fast enough for power to be released.

babyfaceafrica:
nice...but iif the dam doess not generate light,what is its usefulness?

babyfaceafrica:
nice...but iif the dam doess not generate light,what is its usefulness?

water supply

babyfaceafrica:
nice...but iif the dam doess not generate light,what is its usefulness?

d dam is not a gated dam with outflow ,so it is not a hydroelectric dam,it purpose is to channel water from surrounding drains,run-off to b harness for portable water & irrigation water for ABU Population uses.

barackodam:
I'm supposed to go visit it once again before I finally grad.....

It's very nice

Try to visit zaria Dam too before graduating, you will love the place but make sure u dont go alone and you should be mobile too. How is paladan life?

I remember how i held picnic in d dam area years back,ABU is vast,devoid of cultism,i dnt know of now.

Ikenna17:

Yes I am :-)

Capt. Ike bobo!

You sef take style advertise ya face make we see!
Weh done sir!

Of what use is the so called dam that cannot generate even 0.5 megawatts of electricity?

Which way Nigeria?

Ikenna17:
Yes of course, ABU is really big!

This is my 5th year in the school and i have never been there before

babyfaceafrica:
nice...but iif the dam doess not generate light,what is its usefulness?

Dams are not only used to generate electricity. It is can be used for irrigation purpose.

Naturally ahead in all aspects Naturally ahead in all aspects

khain:
Try to visit zaria Dam too before graduating, you will love the place but make sure u dont go alone and you should be mobile too. How is paladan life?

I don't stay in paladan....i stay on campus, and I've visited the dam more than 3 different times after that post

No pictures of a boat ride? That's the fuuuuun part.

Chineke! It took this post close to 5 months to get to front page. Awesome.

Ironically, throughout my five years there I never made time to visit the dam. Always postponing. Nice job OP. Learnt there is a water treatment plant there