Lagos – The Minister of Power, Mr. Sale Mamman, has assured host communities of the Mambilla Hydro-power project on the benefits of the project.
Mamman said the project would bring development to the communities, stating that they would not be short-changed in the process of execution of the project.
Speaking during a stakeholders’ meeting in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital, the minister said: “Let me assure you that this project is not in any way going to short-change anyone of you as we are deploying global best standards for compensation and other engagements with you”.
Mamman, who at the occasion also admonished the youths to embrace peace and harmony, asked the communities to cooperate with the Federal government over the project.
“All we need from you is your cooperation, understanding, and support,” he said.