This paper evaluates small hydropower (SHP) development and examines the current
situation in Nigeria with respect to the established policies and Energy Power Sector Reform
(EPSR) Act 2005. Hydropower sector witnessed about 360% growth between 1971 and
2005 and yet only about 5% of the vast small hydropower (SHP) potential is tapped by the
few plants built between 1923 and 1964. Operating and maintenance costs are in favor of
SHP development in the country, being the lowest when compared with the situation in …

This research paper presents an in-depth assessment of small hydropower (SHP)
development in Nigeria, analyzing its challenges, opportunities, and implications for the
country's energy landscape. With its vast water resources and growing energy demand,
Nigeria stands poised to harness the potential of SHP as a clean and sustainable energy
source. The paper explores the multifaceted dimensions of SHP development,
encompassing technical feasibility, regulatory frameworks, environmental impact …