The republic of Benin has signed a landmark 360 megawatt multiple gas fired power project valued at 190 million US dollars. CNBC Africa’s Esther Awoniyi spoke to Akinwole Omoboriowo, CEO of Genesis Energy, the firm that put the deal together for more insight on this project. AWONIYI: Talk us through the power project in Benin republic…
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