CORRUPTION AND THE POWER SECTOR

Thisdaylive | 24-05-2026 06:53pm |

The Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Project, designed to generate 3,050 megawatts of electricity, was initiated in 1972 during the regime of General Yakubu Gowon. Despite its potential to significantly enhance Nigeria's power supply, the project has faced numerous delays and allegations of mismanagement over the decades. As a result, it has become emblematic of the broader issues of corruption and inefficiency that have plagued the country's power sector. The ongoing challenges surrounding the Mambilla project highlight the urgent need for reforms to address systemic inefficiencies and ensure the effective delivery of energy infrastructure in Nigeria.

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