The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) has announced a significant milestone in Nigeria’s power sector, revealing that it has invested over N500 billion in transmission infrastructure across the country.
The Managing Director/CEO of NDPHC, Jennifer Adighije, made the disclosure during an inspection of the 330/132/33kV Lafia Transmission Substation in Nasarawa State.
In a statement issued by the General Manager of Corporate Communication and External Relations, Olufunke Nwankwo, the substation—completed and commissioned in 2022—was described as a critical component of Nigeria’s national grid and part of NDPHC’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the transmission network.
Adighije, accompanied by other executive directors, praised the Lafia facility, calling it “world-class” and confirming it had led to improved electricity supply in Nasarawa and neighboring states.
“NDPHC has invested over N500bn in transmission projects, lines, substations, transformer installations, and line-bay extensions across the country,” Adighije stated.
She explained that although the company has adequate generation capacity, a limited transmission network remains a bottleneck, often resulting in stranded power that cannot be distributed to end users.
“We are focused on scaling infrastructure to evacuate stranded power,” she emphasized, reaffirming NDPHC’s commitment to President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda by improving generation, transmission, and electricity access.
Adighije also acknowledged the opportunities created by the Electricity Act, which enables more market-driven and state-level electricity projects.
During a courtesy visit to Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State, Adighije thanked the state for its cooperation. The governor, in response, applauded her leadership but called attention to poor distribution infrastructure, which continues to hamper power delivery despite improved transmission.
“It’s a waste to generate power that cannot be used. If off-takers don’t take the load, you can’t make money,” Governor Sule remarked.
