Nigerian-based Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited, the operator of the Zungeru Hydropower Plant in the Niger State, has refuted media reports suggesting that there was an explosion incident at the plant on Monday, leading to severe injuries.
Reports by notable online portals in Nigeria suggested that the explosion which occurred in the early hours of Monday, affected some of the installations in the dam.
“Several workers were injured in the incident, with one of the foreign engineers seriously injured and rushed to the Minna General Hospital.
“The engineer, believed to be a Chinese national, was admitted at the emergency ward of the hospital for treatment for burns in the head and hand,” said one of the online portals.
However, a statement issued by the management of the dam described the report as false and mischievous.
“This report is not only false but also highly irresponsible and insensitive, given the pervasive nature of the insecurity issues in Nigeria,” said management in a statement.
The statement said such a misleading report is severe and far-reaching, creating unnecessary panic among their investors, partners, staff and their families.
The statement assured the public that the Zungeru Hydropower Plant is intact and continues to power Nigerian homes and businesses after successfully concluding a 15-day test run which remarkably boosted the power supply to the grid.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com