Which major hydroelectric dam was commissioned on the River Niger downstream of Kainji in 1984 to generate 578 MW of electricity?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Jebba Dam
- Step 1: Located approximately 100 kilometers downstream of Kainji Dam, Jebba Dam straddles Niger and Kwara States. Step 2. Commissioned in 1984, its six turbines produce 578.4 megawatts of baseload hydroelectricity. Answer: Jebba Dam. Why not the others: Kainji was commissioned in 1968; Shiroro and Zungeru are situated on the Kaduna River.
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