REQUEST FOR PARTICIPATION – IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL (HYBRID) CONSULTATIVE MEETING
The Federal Government of Nigeria on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation (FMWR&S) in collaboration with Federal Ministry of Power (FMP) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of implementing the Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) Project, a transformational US$500 million national initiative aimed at enhancing dam safety, modernizing irrigation systems, and supporting climate-resilient hydropower development in selected states.
The SPIN Project under sub-component 1.1.3 will Prepare (i) A National Hydropower Masterplan (HMP) to serve as a strategic blueprint for identifying, prioritising and guiding national hydropower development. (ii) A Strategic Environmental and Social Assessment (SESA) to ensure hydropower investments aligns with environmental sustainability, social inclusion, and climate resilience. The SESA will provide a framework for managing cumulative impacts, safeguarding ecosystems, and promoting equitable development. These instruments will complement the Water Resources Master Plan, inform Nigeria’s Integrated Resource Plan, and support integration of variable renewable energy to the national power grid.
