Gov. Alia inaugurates 90MW waste-to-energy project in Benue
The Benue government, on Friday, flagged off a 90-megawatt waste-to-energy project aimed at generating electricity.
Performing the ceremony at Atumba Village, Guma Local Government Area of the state, Governor Hyacinth Alia said the project will convert municipal and industrial solid waste into power and valuable by-products.
Mr Alia said the facility will transform waste streams into electricity, alternative fuels, bio-fertiliser, methane-based products and recyclable materials.
Represented by his deputy, Sam Ode, Mr Alia said the project was capable of delivering long-term environmental, industrial and energy transformation for Benue.
He said the project will provide employment for over 6,000 people and bring international expertise and technical innovation to the state’s infrastructure development.
Mr Alia said it will also improve energy reliability, reduce power deficits, stimulate investment in energy-dependent sectors and improve public health outcomes.
He urged the host community and all Benue indigenes to take ownership of the project.
He said the project represents a modern, technology-driven solution to waste management challenges while simultaneously strengthening the state’s energy infrastructure.
The project is structured as a partnership between Sectorlead Ltd. and the Benue government to directly support public-private partnership (PPP) development.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
States
Independence: NBA urges Nigerians to expect better future
The NBA said that ordinary Nigerians should be deriving benefit from the subsidy removal rather than hardship.
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
NationWide
Tinubu’s Chicago Certificate: “Tokunbo Pearse is shameless scoundrel,” says Adebayo Williams
Mr Williams stated, “In 2003, I was part of Senator Tinubu’s entourage to his Alma mater, Chicago State University.”
Africa
ITUC-Africa demands climate justice, decent jobs for workers at COP31
TUC-Africa has called for climate justice, decent jobs and stronger social protection for workers at COP31.
Anti-Corruption
Fraudster Ifeanyi Arinze forfeits luxury cars, other items to FG after conviction
An analysis of his Kuda Bank account showed inflows totalling N2.14 billion between August 2022 and February 2026.
Education
Union directs OAU students not to pay N15,000 portal charge
The union gave the directive in a statement on Tuesday and demanded the suspension of all balloting activities until the matter is resolved.
States
NLC calls out Tinubu, demands immediate release of Osun LG funds
The Nigeria Labour Congress demanded the immediate release of withheld local government funds in Osun, declaring solidarity with workers protesting the seizure.
