* Electricity
By Yinka Olopade
Monday July 1, 2024
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The nation may experience widespread blackout soon following a devastating explosion that rocked the multimillion Naira Zungeru Hydro Electricity Dam in Niger state,
According to The Punch correspondent, the explosion occurred early this morning, though the cause remains unknown.
The dam, which has yet to be officially commissioned by the Federal government, is the fourth hydroelectric dam in Niger State, following Jebba, Kainji, and Shiroro.
A reliable source from the area confirmed the incident, stating that several workers sustained various degrees of injuries.
They are currently receiving treatment at nearby hospitals, with those more seriously injured being transported to Minna, the state capital, for further medical care.
“We saw a foreign worker, a Chinese national, with severe injuries being taken to Minna for additional medical attention. While the exact number of injured staff is uncertain, it is significant,” the source reported.
In addition to the injuries, the explosion has reportedly damaged some installations at the dam. The broader impact on the nation’s power supply is still unclear.
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