The completion of the Kashimbila Dam in Taraba State, according to the Sultan of Sokoto, should be prioritized over the implementation of the project, which would solve Nigeria’s persistent electricity issues.
The Sultan praised Governor Agbu Kefas for his commitment to enhancing security and creating a conducive environment for investment at the inaugural Taravest Summit held on Wednesday in Jalingo, the state capital.
The Sultan, however, expressed concern about the Kashimbila Dam’s slow construction and stressed the need for immediate and complete completion.
“We need that dam completely prepared,” he said. Many of the issues we are currently facing with power would have been eliminated if that project had been finished and that company had already produced power.
It has taken years for successive governments to address it, but we must now concentrate on completing the project entirely. The Sultan urged the country to use it to power both Taraba and the entire North-East and the entire nation as a whole.
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“Taraba More Secure”
The governor’s pragmatic leadership has also helped Taraba become more secure and attractive to investors, according to the monarch.
“In the past, Taraba’s situation wasn’t positive.” However, we can confidently say that someone is acting morally today. If there is no security, investors won’t come, no matter how hard you try to attract them.
Governor Kefas and I have been having fruitful discussions, respectively. People can now enter Taraba peacefully because it is safer than it once was, he said.
The Sultan continued, “We are here as moral and spiritual leaders as you need the support you need,” noting that traditional rulers are unwaveringly supportive of the administration and its development objectives. We assure you that you won’t hide under us.
Top government officials, private sector leaders, and investors gathered for the Taravest Summit to learn about Taraba’s abundant resources and potential development opportunities. The theme of the summit was “Advancing Agriculture, Energy, Mining, and Industrialization (AEMI) for Sustainable Growth and Development.”
Among those present were Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama, former vice president Atiku Abubakar, business mogul Tony Elumelu, the Ooni of Ife, and Vice President Kashim Shettima.
Kashimbila Dam
On the Katsina-Ala River in Taraba State, the Kashimbila Dam, which is formally known as the Kashimbila Hydroelectric Power Station, is located.
Its purpose included a variety of uses, including flood control, electricity generation, water supply, irrigation, and regional economic stimulation.
The dam’s main goals are to reduce the risk of flooding caused by the potential collapse of Lake Nyos in Cameroon. A 40 MW hydroelectric power station is a part of the project’s goal to supply southern Taraba with electricity.
Source: Channels TV
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