NDPHC To Sustain Electricity Deployment To Communities, Production Sectors

The Niger Delta Power Holding Company Limited’s (NDPHC), has reassured commitment to deliver critical electricity infrastructure to boost industrialization in the country.

The Company said its mandate of extending critical power infrastructure beyond generation to bridge electricity gaps will be sustained with more projects inauguration.

The assurances follows the inauguration of power infrastructure in Rigasa community in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State for improved power access to electricity.

The excitement of the inauguration is because the area had been underserved for nearly 15 years, which promises to stimulate socioeconomic development and improve quality of life in underserved communities across Nigeria.

The project, facilitated by the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Ideological Group (BAT-IG), comprises a 2-kilometre 11kV line, a 1.5-kilometre 33kV line and a 7.5MVA, 33/11kV injection substation to strengthen distribution and improve electricity access for residents and businesses.

The project reached a major milestone on Friday, October 23, 2026, with a groundbreaking ceremony performed by Kaduna State Deputy Governor, Dr. Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe, who represented Governor Uba Sani. She commended NDPHC for the intervention, describing it as a life-saving initiative that would ease the community’s longstanding electricity challenges.

The intervention followed sustained advocacy by BAT-IG Convener, Comrade Bamidele Atoyebi, who repeatedly presented the community’s plight to NDPHC Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Jennifer Adighije, culminating in the company’s commitment to the project.

Speaking through the Executive Director, Networks, Engr. Bello Babayo Bello, the MD/CEO reaffirmed NDPHC’s commitment to supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vision of improved electricity supply nationwide. 

She explained that although the company primarily generates power, its interventions span generation, transmission and distribution to address infrastructure gaps and expand electricity access.

She described the Rigasa project as a worthwhile investment that would alleviate residents’ hardship and demonstrate the impact of targeted infrastructure development.

In his vote of thanks, the Executive Director, Strategy and Commercial, Hon. Patrick Obahiagbon, appreciated the Kaduna State Government and community for their cooperation and support.

The District Head of Rigasa, Hakimi Arc. Mohammed Aminu Idris, also commended NDPHC’s management for its commitment to expanding electricity access. Other dignitaries included Senator Shehu Sani and Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company Managing Director/CEO, Dr. Umar Abubakar Hashidu, alongside government officials, industry stakeholders and community representatives.

NDPHC General Manager, Distribution, Engr. Dahiru Muritala Mohammed, whose department owns the project, was also present at the ceremony.