Impact of small hydropower developments on rural transformation in Nigeria

Imo, E. E. and Olayanju, T.M.A. and Ibikunle, F. and Dahunsi, S. O. (2020) Impact of small hydropower developments on rural transformation in Nigeria. Earth and Environmental Science, 445.

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Abstract

Rural transformation in Nigeria constitutes a major problem. Over the years rural development has not been given priority attention and this is where about seventy percent of the estimated Nigeria population of 180 million resides. The problem has largely been identified as government non-sustainable policy action towards rural transformation. However, the recent Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (2017 – 2020) of the Nigerian administration seem to address this imbalance by directing governance largely towards the rural dwellers. The paper highlights the importance of small hydropower technology in driving rural economy thereby reducing rural-urban migration.

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