Electricity remains a huge problem, President Buhari admits

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President Muhammadu Buhari says power remains a huge problem to the country despite the fact that energy production has reached an all time high of 7,001 Megawatts as of Sept 12.

President Buhari stated this in his broadcast to mark Nigeria’s 57thindependence anniversary on Sunday in Abuja.

He, however, saidd that government was increasing its investment, clearing up the operational and financial log jam bedevilling the sector.

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“We hope to reach 10,000 Megawatts by 2020.

“Key priorities include better energy mix through solar and hydro technologies. I am glad to say that after many years of limbo, Mambilla Power Project has taken off,’’ he said.

Cue out audio – Buhari

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