NDPHC to Commercialise 200MW of Stranded Power by Year-End — MD Adighije

The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company Plc (NDPHC), Jennifer Adighije, has revealed that the company plans to commercialise 200MW of its 2,000MW stranded electricity capacity before the end of 2025. This will be achieved through new Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with eligible off-takers and traders, currently awaiting regulatory approval from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).

Speaking during a strategic visit to the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), Adighije noted that the move aligns with NDPHC’s broader objective to unlock stranded capacity, improve liquidity, and ensure commercial sustainability. She stated that the company’s improved plant availability, particularly at Omotosho and Alaoji power stations, positions it to meet off-taker demands once approvals are granted.

Adighije also called on NISO to support enhanced dispatch levels, citing the absence of a formal PPA with the Nigeria Bulk Electricity Trading Plc (NBET) as a key limitation. She lamented that NDPHC currently recovers only about 30% of its invoices and stressed that unlocking commercial deals will improve cash flow and allow the company to settle its obligations.

During the visit, the MD sought stronger collaboration with NISO’s new leadership, emphasizing the critical role of NDPHC in Nigeria’s evolving electricity landscape under the Electricity Act. She urged regulatory fairness and recognition of the unique bureaucratic hurdles faced by public generation companies compared to their private counterparts.

Adighije reaffirmed NDPHC’s commitment to contributing to Nigeria’s energy security and to working closely with NISO to drive reforms in the power sector.