By Obinna Unaeze
The Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (HYPPADEC) in Niger on Friday held its inaugural governing council meeting.
Mr Joseph Ityav, Chairman of the governing council, Alhaji Abubakar Yelwa, Managing Director as well as other members were present at the meeting at the commission’s headquarters in Minna.
Yelwa said that with the inauguration of the board, the challenges that led to its formation would be addressed.
“It is hope that with the establishment of the commission and its formal take-off, it will address the worrisome problems of lack of electricity for the host communities of our hydroelectric dams.
“The commission will also address environmental degradation, poverty due to loss of livelihoods, resettlement issues and revive the economy of the dislocated communities,” he said.
Yelwa said that the commission would ensure that all funds accruing to the six member states of Kebbi, Kogi, Kwara Niger, Plateau and Benue
would be…
Source: News Agency of Nigeria
