The minister of Science and Technology, Mr. Ogbonnaya Onu, said that the power plants which will be located in Geregu and Itu areas of the two states respectively, after completion, are expected to meet the needs of Nigerians in diverse areas including agriculture, health, technology, education, manufacturing.
He said: “Nuclear power is considered a prominent alternative and a more environmentally beneficial solution since it emits far less greenhouse gases during electricity generation than coal or other traditional power plants.
“It is a manageable source of generating electricity and has large power-generating capacity that can meet industrial and city needs.
“It is not like the low-power technologies such as solar that might meet only local, residential or office needs but cannot generate power for heavy manufacturing,“ he said. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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Clueless fools. Nigeria that cannot maintain ordinary overhead or surface electricity transmission lines wants to have nuclear power. Just want to be seen as if they are planning abi? It shows how clueless and useless
ReplyDeleteThis apc government is. It will be a nuclear disaster waiting to explode.
Thank God it is not going to be sited in my town.
Chanji dole!
Sai Baba!
Sai Tinubu!
Sai Onu!
Sai El Rufai!