NDPHC Moves To End 15-Year Blackout In Kaduna Community With New Power Project
By Sunday Etuka
Niger Delta Power Holding Company Limited (NDPHC )has commenced a major electricity infrastructure project aimed at ending 15-year blackout in Rigasa community in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The company said the project facilitated by President Bola Tinubu Ideological Group comprises two kilometre 11kV line, 1.5 kilometre 33kV line and 7.5MVA 33/11kV injection substation designed to strengthen electricity distribution and improve power supply to 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.
Balarabe commended NDPHC for intervention, describing it as a life saving initiative that would address community longstanding electricity challenges.
Speaking at the event, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NDPHC Engr Jennifer Adighije reaffirmed the company’s commitment to addressing community electricity challenges.
Represented by Executive Director Networks Engr Bello Babayo Bello, Adighije reiterated NDPHC commitment to supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu vision of improving electricity supply across the country.
She explained that although the primary mandate of NDPHC is power generation, company interventions also extend to transmission and distribution infrastructure to address critical gaps and expand electricity access.
According to her, the Rigasa project represents worthwhile investment that would ease residents’ hardship and demonstrate the impact of targeted infrastructure development in underserved communities.
In vote of thanks, Executive Director Strategy and Commercial Hon Patrick Obahiagbon expressed appreciation to Kaduna State Government and community for cooperation and support for the project.
District Head of Rigasa Hakimi Arc Mohammed Aminu Idris also commended NDPHC management for commitment to expanding electricity access in the community.
Other dignitaries at the ceremony included Senator Shehu Sani, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company Dr Umar Abubakar Hashidu and BAT IG Convener Comrade Bamidele Atoyebi alongside government officials, industry stakeholders and community representatives.
NDPHC General Manager Distribution Engr Dahiru Muritala Mohammed whose department is responsible for the project was also present at the ceremony.
The company said the Rigasa project underscores its commitment to extending critical electricity infrastructure beyond generation to bridge distribution gaps, stimulate socioeconomic development and improve quality of life in underserved communities across Nigeria.
