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  • Abia, NDPHC begin 7.5MVA injection substation construction

    Abia, NDPHC begin 7.5MVA injection substation construction

    The Abia State government, in partnership with the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), has commenced the construction of a 7.5MVA, 33/11kV Injection Substation in Umuahia.

    The state governor, Governor Alex Otti, at the groundbreaking ceremony, described the project as a transformative initiative that will significantly boost power supply and enhance distribution reliability across the state, noting that the new infrastructure marks the beginning of a broader effort to modernise Abia’s power network.

    The project is being executed by NDPHC under the National Integrated Power Project (NIPP). Its scope includes the construction of a 1km 33kV line, 1.2km of 11kV line, installation of two 300kVA distribution substations, and the provision of 2km of low-tension line.

    Otti commended the Federal Government and NDPHC for prioritising Abia in this strategic intervention. He also applauded President Bola Tinubu’s ongoing reforms in the power sector, which he said have expanded the national electricity framework to encourage stronger state participation, private sector investment, and global partnerships.

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    The governor further revealed that the state government has budgeted for an additional 7.5MVA Injection Substation in the 2026 fiscal year, which will raise the combined capacity in the Ogurube Layout area of Umuahia to 15MVA once completed.

    NDPHC Managing Director/CEO, Jennifer Adighije, an engineer, who was represented at the event by Executive Director, Networks, Bello Babayo Bello, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to expanding access to reliable and sustainable electricity nationwide.

    She said the Umuahia project reflects NDPHC’s mandate to empower communities and drive economic development.

    When completed, the substation is expected to strengthen electricity supply, support small businesses, promote industrial development, and ultimately improve the quality of life for residents of Umuahia and surrounding communities.

  • NDPHC restores 450Mw to national grid

    NDPHC restores 450Mw to national grid

    The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) has successfully restored additional 450MW of generation capacity to the national grid following the completion of scheduled maintenance on the Geregu NIPP plant. The four-week extended minor inspection, undertaken by Siemens Energy, was executed to enhance the facility’s operational reliability, performance and efficiency, thereby extending the plant’s Equivalent Operating Hours (EOH) and operational life span.

    In a statement signed by the Head, Corporate Communications and External Relations, NDPHC,  Emmanuel Ojor, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Jennifer Adighije, an engineer, confirmed that in the last one year the company has recovered six previously dormant gas turbines across the NDPHC fleet of gas turbines.

     He listed these to include GT4 at the Calabar NIPP, GT1 at Omotosho II, GT1 and GT2 at Benin NIPP, GT4 at Sapele NIPP, and currently GT3 and GT4 at Alaoji NIPP on standby for pre-commissioning after gas supply remedial works. These restored units collectively would have cumulative 875MW additional capacity to NDPHC’s mechanical available generation; adding significant boost to national power generation capacity.

    Adighije further announced the commencement of restoration works on the 225MW Gbarain NIPP plant, which has been out of service since 2020. He described the effort as a major step toward recovering dormant national power in a bid to commercialise the output of the plant to serve critical commercial and industrial clusters within the Niger Delta region.

    Still, he further explained that despite persistent sector-wide challenges, NDPHC has recorded several operational and financial milestones.

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    These include the recovery of 110 containers with critical turbine parts and HRSG components, abandoned at Onne Port for over nine years, commencement of the Light Up Nigeria – Agbara industrial cluster project to connect the Agbara Industrial Estate to the grid and a 10MW embedded solar project for an industrial area in Kano, Completion of key transmission and distribution projects in Borno and Delta States, as well as the completion of Afam–Ikot Ekpene 330kV double circuit transmission lines.

    Other success stories include recovery of over $10 million in legacy debts from bilateral customers, securing $15 million in insurance claims for the Alaoji plant fire incident, advanced engagements with NERC on recovering NDPHC’s investments in TCN’s transmission expansion projects, resolution of longstanding commercial issues with ACCUGAS, leading to an amendment of gas supply agreement which reduces government’s exposure.

    To strengthen accountability and staff welfare, the management of NDPHC has introduced a procurement benchmarking desk for streamlining procurement practices, Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for enhanced staff performance management, and a management support allowance to cushion the impacts of fuel subsidy removal.

    Engr. Adighije reaffirmed NDPHC’s commitment to “restoring dormant capacity, stabilizing operations, and supporting Nigeria’s goal of a more reliable and sustainable power supply value chain.”

    She said NDPHC’s management remains committed to transparency, accountability and constructive engagement with stakeholders in its quest for unlocking universal access to electricity for powering businesses and households across the country.

  • NDPHC restores additional 450MW of generation capacity to national grid

    NDPHC restores additional 450MW of generation capacity to national grid

    The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) has successfully restored additional 450 Megawatts (MW) of generation capacity to the national grid.

    Mr Emmanuel Ojor, Head, Corporate Communications and External Relations, NDPHC made this known in a statement in Abuja on Monday.

    According to him, the restoration of the additional megawatts followed the completion of scheduled maintenance on the Geregu NIPP plant in Ajaokuta, Kogi State.

    Ojor said that the four-week extended minor inspection, undertaken by Siemens Energy, was executed to enhance the facility’s operational reliability, performance, and efficiency, thereby extending the plant’s Equivalent Operating Hours (EOH) and operational life span.

    According to him, the Managing Director of NDPHC, Jennifer Adighije, confirmed that in the last one year the company had recovered six previously dormant gas turbines across its fleet of gas turbines.

    Adighije listed the turbines to include GT4 at the Calabar NIPP, GT1 at Omotosho II, GT1 and GT2 at Benin NIPP, GT4 at Sapele NIPP.

    “And currently GT3 and GT4 at Alaoji NIPP on standby for pre-commissioning after gas supply remedial works.

    “These restored units collectively would have cumulative 875MW additional capacity to NDPHC’s mechanical available generation; adding significant boost to national power generation capacity,” she said.

    Adighije also announced the commencement of restoration works on the 225MW Gbarain NIPP plant in Bayelsa State, which has been out of service since 2020.

    She described the restoration works as a major step toward recovering dormant national power in a bid to commercialise the output of the plant to serve critical commercial and industrial clusters within the Niger Delta region.

    “In spite of persistent sector-wide challenges, NDPHC has recorded several operational and financial milestones.

    “These include: Recovery of 110 containers with critical turbine parts and HRSG components, abandoned at Onne Port for over nine years.

    “Commencement of the Light Up Nigeria – Agbara industrial cluster project to connect the Agbara Industrial Estate to the grid and a 10MW embedded solar project for an industrial area in Kano.

    “Completion of key transmission and distribution projects in Borno and Delta States, as well as the completion of Afam–Ikot Ekpene 330kV double circuit transmission line,” she said.

    Adighije also listed other success stories of NDPHC to include recovery of over 10 million dollars in legacy debts from bilateral customers, securing 15 million dollars in insurance claims for the Alaoji plant fire incident.

    “Advanced engagements with  Nigerian Electricity Regulation  Commission (NERC)  on recovering NDPHC’s investments in TCN’s transmission expansion projects, resolution of longstanding commercial issues with ACCUGAS, leading to an amendment of gas supply agreement which reduces government’s exposure,” she said.

    Adighije  also said that to strengthen accountability and staff welfare, the management of NDPHC has introduced a procurement benchmarking desk for streamlining procurement practices, Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for enhanced staff performance management.

    She said that a management support allowance to cushion the impacts of fuel subsidy removal was also introduced.

    Adighije, however, reaffirmed NDPHC’s commitment to “restoring dormant capacity, stabilising operations, and supporting Nigeria’s goal of a more reliable and sustainable power supply value chain.

    She also that NDPHC’s management remains committed to transparency, accountability and constructive engagement with stakeholders in its quest for unlocking universal access to electricity for powering businesses and households across the country.

    (NAN)

  • ‘Why adding new generation is not NDPHC priority’

    ‘Why adding new generation is not NDPHC priority’

    Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) yesterday clarified that increasing generation capacity is not its immediate priority because it already has stranded energy due to inadequate wheeling capacity in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI).

    This clarification was contained in the refutal of the company to an online news publication titled : “Niger Delta Company Boss, Jennifer Adighije Accused of Reckless Spendings, Corruption as Staff Petition EFCC, Presidency.”

    The publication among other things accused NDPHC of zero megawatt despite reckless spending.

    Responding, the Head, Corporate and External Communications, Mr. Emmanuel Ojor, said, the company is being owed hundreds of billion Naira for energy already supplied into the market.

    His words: “NDPHC personnel are also clearly aware that adding new generation capacity is not the immediate priority of NDPHC at this time, given the significant stranded capacity already available in the Company’s fleet of plants, the lack of adequate wheeling capacity in the national grid to evacuate and dispatch this power, and the hundreds of billions of Naira currently owed to NDPHC for power that has already been generated and delivered to the electricity market.”

    NDPHC also refuted the allegation of using private jets for official trips.

    According to the rejoinder, as the head of a strategic national power company with critical assets spread across all geopolitical zones of the country, the Managing Director is frequently required to meet urgent operational, regulatory and stakeholder obligations in several locations within very tight timelines.

    The rejoinder stressed that on rare occasions, and only where strictly necessary, chartered or private flights have been utilised to enable her discharge these responsibilities when commercial airline schedules cannot practically accommodate the time‑sensitive nature of such official engagements.

    These instances, said Ojor, even though are few and far between, are strictly for official purposes, and remain fully within the approved operational budget of the office of the Managing Director, with the knowledge and approval of the Board.

    On the alleged N20 million donation scandal, the rejoinder said the article seeks to portray an act of charity involving Nollywood actress Sarah Martins as evidence of impropriety, referring to a viral video in which the Managing Director was seen presenting a sum of ₦20 million in foreign currency, purportedly on behalf of Mr. Seyi Tinubu.

    NDPHC added that “This characterisation is both unfair and inaccurate. The gesture in question was a charitable act which Engr. Adighije conveyed in her personal capacity, based on a request from friends — including, as publicly clarified, friends of Mr. Seyi Tinubu — who were moved by the circumstances surrounding the actress’s charitable activities. Mr. Tinubu himself has openly stated that he was aware of, and supportive of, efforts to assist the actress, but that the funds represented contributions from a group of his friends rather than from him personally.

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    “At no point did the Managing Director state or imply that NDPHC funds were involved in this donation. The MD prior to attaining this position had always been a philanthropist and so the attempt to twist a private act of charity, undertaken outside her official functions, into an allegation of financial misconduct is therefore deeply damaging.

    “As a Nigerian citizen and professional, Engr. Adighije is entitled, like every other individual, to maintain friendships and to engage in charitable activities in her personal capacity within the confines of the law.”

    The rejoinder said for the avoidance of doubt, the Managing Director cannot, and has not, unilaterally approved any such expenditure of 900 million naira for any event.

    Ojor recalled that the story alleges that the Managing Director manipulated promotion examinations and “changed the promotion cut‑off marks to favour her loyalists” and references a so‑called “Save Our Career” petition to the NDPHC Board.

    According to the rejoinder, The claims are entirely false.

    Ojor stressed that the current promotion exercises within NDPHC were conceived and implemented to promote merit, professionalism, equity, fairness and career progression, in line with Engr. Adighije’s clear commitment to continuing professional development leveraging technology to improve working conditions for all staff.

  • NDPHC signs 500mw power agreements

    NDPHC signs 500mw power agreements

    The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) has signed Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) totaling about 500 megawatts, which are currently awaiting regulatory approval. Once approved, these agreements are expected to significantly boost NDPHC’s performance and revenue base.

    The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the NDPHC, Jennifer Adighije, an engineer, said with liquidity issues easing, the company is stepping up reinvestment, particularly in the transmission subsector.

    Adighije made this know while speaking on the sidelines yesterday at an annual energy conference organized by the National Association of Energy Correspondents of Nigeria (NAEC) in Lagos, with the theme Nigeria’s Energy Future: “Exploring Opportunities and Addressing Risks for Sustainable Growth.”

    According to her ongoing projects are expected to strengthen Nigeria’s power transmission network and ensure that the country’s generation capacity — which currently exceeds available transmission infrastructure — can be more effectively utilised.

    “Our investments will help deliver reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity to consumers, including those at the last mile,” she stated.

    She further highlighted progress on the Agbara Industrial Cluster Project, describing it as one of its most promising initiatives. The project, part of NDPHC’s commercialisation drive, is aimed at unlocking industrial power opportunities through new infrastructure investments and customer connections.

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    “We’ve received preliminary clearance to begin execution, and several customers have already expressed strong interest,” the Managing Director revealed.

    Beyond Agbara, Adighije said the company is extending similar initiatives to industrial clusters across the country, including Kano, Challawa, and Dawanu in the North.

    Speaking on recent developments, Adighije noted that the ongoing transition to bilateral electricity trading is already creating new and exciting opportunities within the market.

    “We are leveraging these opportunities to innovate, collaborate strategically, and operate at levels we’ve never reached before,” she said.

    NDPHC also welcomed the decentralisation and liberalisation introduced by the new Electricity Act 2023, which empowers states to participate directly across the power value chain.

    Adighije said: “We are open to strategic partnerships with states ready to collaborate,” citing Ondo State as one of those already engaging with the company through its State Electricity Bureau.

    According to the Managing Director, these partnerships are crucial to unlocking new value and accelerating power sector growth nationwide.

    She commended President Bola Tinubu, Minister for Power and other key stakeholders for driving policy and regulatory reforms that are repositioning Nigeria’s power sector for growth.

  • Reps inspect 565MW Calabar plant, extol NDPHC

    Reps inspect 565MW Calabar plant, extol NDPHC

    The House of Representatives Committee on Safety Standards and Regulations has inspected the 565MW Calabar, Power Plant in Odukpani, Cross River State, where it commended the Nigerian Holding Power Holding Company (NDPHC) for upholding safety standards.

    The Committee gave the commendation after an on-the-spot assessment of the 565MW facility, noting significant improvements since its last visit in 2018.

    This was contained in the statement, NDPHC Head, Corporate Communications & External Relations, Mr. Emmanuel Ojor issued from Abuja yesterday.

    Chairman of the Committee, Hon. David Idris Zacharias, said the inspection was aimed at ensuring that Nigerians work in safe environments and enjoy long, healthy lives.

    He praised the staff for maintaining the plant, stressing that the health and safety of workers in the power sector are critical to both government and the economy.

    The statement quoted the chairman as saying, “We, the Safety Standards and Regulations Committee members, always appreciate when we step into any organisation and see that they have done very well. My impression here is positive, and you also heard the same from my honourable colleagues.” 

    He, however, noted that the visit was not only to commend but also to highlight areas requiring improvement.

    “When we come to a place like this, we must observe areas that need attention. What we are saying here is to encourage them to deepen their commitment to safety issues. We went round and saw their challenges, which we will take back to the government.

    “We are hopeful that by the time we return, some of the issues we observed would have been addressed,” he added.

    Specifically, the committee called for improvement in the work environment for staff, including better lighting, rest areas for shift workers, and adequate seating in offices.

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    Other members of the committee were Hon Harrison Anozie Nwadike, Hon Suleiman Abubakar Gumi, Hon. Kalejaiye Paul Adeboye, Hon El-Rasheed Abdullahi and Hon. Emmanuel Effiong Udo.

    The lawmakers, who were conducted around the plant by the Chief Operating Officer of the Calabar Power Plant, Engr. Ayoade Olanrewaju Bex, described the facility as one of the best they had visited in terms of safety standards and compliance.

    Welcoming the delegation on behalf of the Executive Director, Generation, Engr. Abdullahi Kassim, the General Manager, Generation Projects at NDPHC, Engr. Valerie Agberagba, said safety and standards remain top priorities for the company.

    She stressed that the company’s workforce is central to its operations, adding that NDPHC would continue to improve the work environment for staff, particularly those at its power plants.

    “The visit of the House Committee on Safety Standards and Regulations was very important to us. It gave us the opportunity to assess where we are in terms of health, safety, and compliance with regulations and standards at our power plants.

    “For me, it was an eye-opener. You could see that when they compared the 2018 report to what they have now, there has been a great improvement in compliance. This shows that NDPHC is not taking issues of safety, regulations, and environmental standards for granted. We are working towards an environment that is safe for both our workers and the operation of the power plant,” Agberagba said.

    She stated that the company has taken note of the areas that need improvements, adding that “this management is very concerned about the welfare of the staff, because if they are not in a good position to work, we are not going to get the best out of them.

    “So those little observations have to do with good conditions of work for the staff, we will make sure that these things are taken into consideration in the shortest possible time.” 

    Also speaking, Ag. Head, Health, Safety and Environment, NDPHC, Austin Ijagem disclosed that the plant has not recorded any work related accident that has led to fatality since it began operations.

    “The safety at the power plant has been top notch. Their consultant mentioned that in 2018, when they visited, there were a lot of pending issues, safety concerns that they raised. And they have also acknowledged that when they came in today, the difference was clear. A lot of the safety concerns raised in 2018 have been closed out. That means we are getting nearer to almost zero pending issues as far as the safety at the power plant is concerned,” he stated.

  • NDPHC to commercialise 200MW stranded power by Dec.

    NDPHC to commercialise 200MW stranded power by Dec.

    Managing Director, Niger Delta Power Holding Company Plc (NDPHC), Jennifer Adighije, has said that the company is planning to free and commercialise about 200mw of its 2,000mw stranded electricity by the end of this year, with the signing of new Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with eligible off-takers and traders.

    Adighije, who disclosed this during a visit to the newly established Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), stated that the agreements which are currently awaiting regulatory approval are part of a broader strategy to unlock stranded capacity, improve liquidity, and ensure commercial sustainability of the government-owned generation company.

    Recall that NDPHC’s boss in May bemoaned the abysmal uptake of electricity from the electricity market by the electricity distribution companies, saying this has been significantly weighing down the company’s operations.

    Adighije who led a delegation of senior executives to strengthen collaboration and discuss sector challenges with the leadership NISO said: “Now that we’re also improving our mechanical availability, we can significantly improve on commercialisation of our stranded electricity. The Electricity Act (EA) has also empowered us now to go into successful bilaterals with bankable customers, off-takers and traders and I can tell you that we have already signed some PPAs with some traders and some off-takers, which are before the regulator for approval.

    I’m sure you know that for us to activate those transactions, we will need to get the approval of the regulator, which is already ongoing.

    “So before the end of the year, we should be able to commercialise about 200mw of our stranded electricity, which are awaiting approvals before the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) as we speak.”

    She noted that the company’s recent improvement in plant availability has positioned NDPHC to ramp up supply and meet off-taker demands once regulatory greenlight is received, adding that the revival of key assets, including the Omotosho and Alaoji power plants, will further enhance generation capacity.

    Adighije appealed to NISO to support improved dispatch levels, especially given the company’s absence of a formal PPA with the Nigeria Bulk Electricity Trading Plc (NBET), emphasising that without stable offtake arrangements, much of NDPHC’s available capacity will remain underutilised.

    Stressing that the company is still heavily owed, only able to earn about 30 per cent of its  invoices that are presented, Adighije stated that once the NDPHC is able to unlock some of its ongoing commercial transactions and its cash flow improves, all its obligations to partners and stakeholders will be met fully.

    Adighije noted that part of the reasons for the visit was to extend a handshake to the new management of the new organisation and to express the company’s readiness to work with NISO.

    “We’re here to express our readiness to work with you to achieve success in office. We know that the sector is rapidly evolving, driven by the nuances of the passing and implementation of the Electricity Act, of which Gencos have a very pivotal role to play.

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    “NDPHC being essentially the backbone of the power sector as the government-owned generation utility company, it’s actually imperative that we are able to establish and reinforce our working relationship, which is why we are here,” Adighije added.

    She emphasised the importance of forging a strong, collaborative relationship under the newly inaugurated NISO leadership and seeks for a more nuanced understanding of the bureaucratic limitations that government-owned power firms often encounter.

    NDPHC chief also called attention to the disparities in treatment between public and private generation companies, urging NISO to reflect the company’s vast contributions to Nigeria’s transmission infrastructure when issuing directives or enforcing compliance.

    According to her, the implementation of the Electricity Act had further elevated NISO’s role, particularly in shaping the evolving energy market. She stressed the need for regulatory fairness and called for greater sensitivity to the procedural bottlenecks public firms face, particularly in procurement and financial approvals.

  • NDPHC highlights debt, infrastructure challenges affecting power generation

    NDPHC highlights debt, infrastructure challenges affecting power generation

    The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), Engr. Jennifer Adighije, has identified key challenges affecting the company’s operations, including a debt of nearly N600 billion owed by the Nigeria Bulk Electricity Trading (NBET) and other bilateral entities, as well as transmission and gas supply constraints.

    This was disclosed in a statement issued in Abuja by the Technical Adviser (Media) to the NDPHC, Mr. Adesanya Adejokun.

    The statement noted that the company’s operations are being hampered by “gas supply challenges, transmission constraints, as well as close to N600 billion debt owed by NBET and other bilateral entities.”

    The NDPHC management also expressed concern over the low uptake of electricity from the power market, describing it as a factor weighing down the company’s performance.

    Despite these hurdles, Adighije said the new management has revived five previously idle turbine units across Calabar, Omotosho, Sapele, and Ihovbor power plants. These units now contribute an additional 625 megawatts to the national grid.

    “NDPHC currently has mechanically available generation capacity of about 2,000MW that is significantly stranded due to transmission constraints, gas supply and gas transportation limitations in addition to dwindling offtake by the distribution companies (DisCos).

    Over the years, the NIPP plants are utilized by the system operator to carry out primary frequency response enabling power grid stability. These ancillary services ought to be monetized in line with the grid code and industry regulations.

    However, NIPP plants are ordered to startup and shut down at the prerogative of the system operator without any form of compensation thus leading to low utilization of capacity and operational stress on the generating turbine units.

    “As you know, in accordance with the grid code, we are placed on restrictions for a number of reasons, from inadequate transmission grid availability – although this is being seriously addressed by the Minister of Power, Chief Bayo Adelabu- to low demand from the downstream electricity market. It is important to note that power generation is driven by demand, and therefore, if the demand isn’t made, the plants will not generate. In certain cases when the demand arises, there is inadequate dispatch corridor or wheeling capacity through the grid network.

    “In spite of these limitations, NDPHC continues to spearhead transmission grid expansion plan and distribution network interventions to enable power generation to be delivered to the last mile underserved communities” she stressed. Since inception of NIPP, NDPHC has invested over 500 Billion Naira in Transmission projects – Transformers, Transmission Sub-stations, switch gears, switch yards, transmission lines, line bay extensions and several world-class projects currently being operated by the TCN.

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    On Alaoji Power Plant, Adighije noted that dispute over gas supply metering with the gas supplier led to the shut down of the station but that it will become functional again before the end of this year as significant steps have been taken to restore the Gas Metering Station (GMS) to provide a lasting solution to gas losses to the plant.

    She stated that the company had severally made attempts to enter into a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading (NBET) to no avail, which would have improved NDPHC’s merit order in the dispatch priority schedule. This has impacted the company very negatively financially and further exacerbates the stranded capacity of the company.

    “Currently, NDPHC is placed in the least priority bucket for dispatch in spite of its available daily dispatch capacity of about 2,000MW.

    “By no small measure, NDPHC remains the largest fleet of generating turbine units in the sector, conversely, much of that capacity remains stranded due to these impediments that constrain the company from generating optimally.”

    Adighije said the company was leveraging on the Order issued by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), on bilateral agreements to sell its stranded power and should soon conclude some deals with off-takers.

    Engr. Adighije, explained that the company currently has a generation capacity in excess of demand from the National Grid, and is thus prioritizing direct supply to bilateral and eligible customers to commercialise its stranded capacity.

    She also reiterated that the strategy of the new management seeks to unlock that stranded energy by dedicating significant portions of it now to eligible customers and bilateral trading arrangements pursuant to the July 25th order of the NERC directing generation companies now to trade bilaterally with eligible customers and that should be able to address our stranded capacity”.

  • NDPHC, NASENI, Haier partner to deliver 20MW to Kano

    NDPHC, NASENI, Haier partner to deliver 20MW to Kano

    The Nigerian Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and Haier Technologies—NDPHC’s development partners are collaborating on a 20MW embedded solar generation facility aimed at supporting vulnerable businesses in the Challawa area of Kano State.

    NDPHC, Managing Director, Engr. Jennifer Adighije, led a high-level management team on a site survey and assessment of the Challawa Industrial District in Kano. 

    Accompanying her were the Executive Director of Generation, Engr. Kassim Abdulahi, and the Executive Director of Corporate Services, Engr. Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama.
    NDPHC Head, Corporate Communications and External Relations, Mr. Emmanuel Ojor disclosed this in a press statement yesterday.

    According to the statement, the team’s first stop was at the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO), where they were received by the Managing Director/CEO, Dr. Abu Jimeta. 

    During strategic discussions, both CEOs reaffirmed commitment to collaboration in developing viable models to enhance electricity access in Kano and its environs.

    Speaking during a meeting with business owners in Challawa, Engr. Adighije described the visit as both significant and emotional, noting the critical role the industrial area plays in national revenue generation and socio-economic development.

    Addressing the delay between the Vice President’s directive and the current visit, she explained: “You may wonder why it took us from December until now. It took us a few months to come because I engaged development partners to come up with a cost effective solution that will offer affordable tariffs for the Challawa community.”

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    Adighije noted that NDPHC engaged NASENI and Haier Technologies to develop a project framework that leverages Kano’s abundant solar potential to deliver reliable, renewable, and affordable electricity to businesses in Challawa.

    She continued: “I was emotional seeing businesses with the capacity to generate revenue and drive economic growth suffer losses simply due to a lack of affordable electricity. We must turn our solar potential into actionable solutions that unlock opportunities, boost productivity, and serve the greater good of all Nigerians.”

    Highlighting the broader national context, she added: “The output of the manufacturing sector should directly translate into job creation, wealth generation, and poverty reduction. Kano is symbolic and strategic to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.”

    She assured business owners that NDPHC and its partners are fully committed to deploying embedded solutions that will significantly benefit manufacturers in the area.

    “As a generation company, NDPHC primarily supplies power from its gas-fired plants to the national grid. However, with the power market now transitioning to a bilateral trading structure, Engr. Adighije explained that the company is able to sell directly to off-takers, distribution companies, or registered buyer groups”.

    “As an association, you can come together to register a trading company and purchase electricity directly from NDPHC,” she advised. “You can be assured that our electricity pricing will be highly competitive—better than what is currently available from distribution companies.”

  • NDPHC has invested N500b in transmission infrastructure-Adighije

    NDPHC has invested N500b in transmission infrastructure-Adighije

    The Managing Director/CEO of Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) Ltd., Engr. Jennifer Adighije said the firm has invested N500 billion in transmission infrastructure.

    She spoke as she led the company’s management team on an inspection tour of the 330/132/33kV Lafia Transmission Substation in Nasarawa State.

    Constructed by NDPHC and commissioned in 2022, the substation is a critical component of Nigeria’s power infrastructure.

    Speaking after the inspection, Adighije described the facility as world-class, noting that it has significantly improved the quality of power supply to Nasarawa State and surrounding states.

    The NDPHC in a statement by its Corporate  Communication and External Relations, General Manager, Olufunke Nwankwo, reads: “She (Adighije) emphasised that as a government intervention agency, NDPHC has invested approximately N500 billion in developing transmission infrastructure and networks across the country.

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    “We are at the Lafia transmission substation, which is a project that was delivered by NDPHC and handed over to the transmission company of Nigeria. It’s a 330/132/33KV transmission substation, comprising two numbers 150 MVA transformers, two numbers 60 MVA transformers, and one by 75 MVA reactor.

    “And as you can see, this is a project that was delivered to world-class standards. By every standard, this is one of the best that one can ever find internationally, in line with global best practices and standards. 

    And as the mandates of the NDPHC were very clear in terms of our delivery of projects, because we are an entity essentially that provides backbone services for the sector, ensuring that we deliver projects that would impact the entire gas to electricity value chain”.

    The NDPHC CEO pointed out that “NDPHC has invested over N500 billion in transmission projects, transmission lines, transmission infrastructure, line-bay extensions, transformers, substations, you name it, across the entire power sector.

    “And in spite of the liquidity crisis that we are facing, we are here to reaffirm our commitment to Mr. President’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which aims to scale power generation, transmission, and distributed access to electricity”. 

    She debunked the claim that the company is unable to generate power optimally,  stressing that the company has more capacity than transmission can carry.