The Federal Government’s dream of commencing work at the multi-million dollar Mambila Hydro Power Project sited in Sardauna Council of Taraba State is under threat, as the rich scramble for lands from the rightful owners, in a bid to receive huge compensation from the Federal Ministry of Power.

As at press time, scramble over land ownership on the Mambila plateau, as observed by The Guardian, was on the increase, a situation which may threaten the take-off of the 3,050 megawatts power project.
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The Guardian findings show that some wealthy individuals tread all paths to acquire parcels of land, especially in areas across the River Donga.
Our correspondent further noticed that some prominent personalities from the state had gone several miles to secure Certificates of Occupancy through the back door for large portions of land, without the consent of land-owners in the areas where the project is supposed to be sited.
A source that spoke under anonymity said the natives who were both farmers and herders residing in Barup, Tep, Mbamnga, Kwarakwara, Yambam, Hainare, Warwar, Vakkude, among others had vowed not to relinquish their land without due compensation.
A farmer, who gave his name as Albert said several people had been trooping to the aforementioned villages to purchase land.
The Chairman of Sardauna Council, Oliver Wubon, has urged land-owners in the area to desist from selling their lands.
Source: Guardian