By Atoyebi Nike
The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) has restored 450 megawatts of generation capacity to Nigeria’s national grid following scheduled maintenance at the Geregu National Integrated Power Project (NIPP) plant in Kogi State.
The four-week inspection, conducted by Siemens Energy, aimed to enhance reliability, efficiency and extend the plant’s operational life. NDPHC’s Managing Director, Jennifer Adighije, described the milestone as part of the company’s broader drive to revive dormant power assets and strengthen the electricity supply chain.
Over the past year, six previously idle gas turbines across NDPHC plants including Calabar, Omotosho II, Benin, Sapele, and Alaoji have been restored, collectively adding 875MW to the company’s available capacity. Restoration works have also begun on the 225MW Gbarain NIPP plant in Bayelsa State.
Adighije highlighted other achievements, including the recovery of turbine parts long stranded at Onne Port, development of solar and industrial power projects, completion of transmission lines, and resolution of longstanding commercial disputes.
“These efforts reflect NDPHC’s commitment to restoring capacity, improving operations, and supporting Nigeria’s goal of a more reliable electricity supply,” she said.
The company also introduced internal reforms, including procurement benchmarking, computer-based staff evaluation, and management support allowances, aimed at improving accountability and efficiency.
NDPHC, created in 2005 to accelerate power infrastructure development, has faced challenges including gas shortages, transmission delays, and liquidity constraints. The recent restoration drive marks one of the most aggressive recovery initiatives in the company’s history, reinforcing its mandate to stabilize the national power sector and support industrial and household electricity needs.
