The Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission was established by an Act of the National Assembly (HYPPADEC establishment Act 2010) to address ecological challenges from the operations of Hydroelectric Dams. This followed agitations by individuals, groups and formal institutions affected by construction and operations of these dams in Nigeria. The move was to cushion the ecological, socioeconomic and psychological effect of the dams on the communities that suffered a great deal of imbalances from the projects without commiserate reward to bridge the gap created in their lives. To make progress, a comprehensive review of the negative effect and devastation caused by the operations of Kainji, Shiroro and Jebba Dams on the communities was carried out which culminated into a bill for consideration by the National Assembly.