Buhari approves construction of power plant in Imo

By Matthew Eloyi

To improve electricity supply in Imo State, President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the conceptual design of a proposed power generating plant at the Nworie River in Owerri, the state capital.

The Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma disclosed this to journalists after a closed door meeting with the President Buhari at the Presidential Villa, on Tuesday.

Uzodimma said he had urged the President to consider building a power plant at Nworie River as his administration’s balloon technology drainage system used to empty flood water in the city had increased the tide of the river.

The Governor said Buhari bought the idea and has given approval for conceptual design for the work to start.

In his words, “I used the opportunity to request the President to consider locating a power generating facility in Nworie River, where we have been able to empty all the flood control system by balloon technology and the tide has gone up.

“And because of the sufficient water in the river now, we can use that river to generate electricity to serve the entire Owerri metropolis.

“The president saw that as a good idea and pledged to support it and has given anticipatory approval for us to commence with the conceptual designs.”