The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) is set to commence the second phase of the National Integrated Power Project (NIPP), with a major focus on renewable energy investments aimed at improving electricity supply, particularly in northern Nigeria.
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NDPHC, Engr. Jennifer Adighije, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja when the House of Representatives Committee on Power, chaired by Hon. Victor Nwokolo, paid an oversight visit to the company’s headquarters.
Adighije said NIPP Phase 2 would focus on diversifying Nigeria’s electricity generation mix by harnessing the country’s renewable energy resources, particularly solar and mini-hydropower opportunities in the northern region.
She explained that the initiative would include off-grid solutions, mini-hydropower plants and other solar interventions designed to address electricity supply gaps across the country.
According to her, NIPP Phase 1 was largely focused on gas-fired power generation, while the second phase would align with Nigeria’s Energy Transition Plan by gradually expanding investments in renewable energy.
“Where we are currently is NIPP Phase 1, which is power generation from fossil fuels, from gas. The NIPP Phase 2, in line with the Energy Transition Plan, is where we are diversifying our generation mix and preparing to transition to renewable energy,” she said.
The NDPHC boss disclosed that the company currently contributes approximately 4,000 megawatts to Nigeria’s installed generation capacity of about 12,000MW, representing roughly 30 per cent of the country’s installed capacity.
She added that NDPHC had constructed 10 power plants under NIPP Phase 1, with seven already commercially operational, while two are under construction and another is undergoing upgrades.
Beyond generation, Adighije highlighted the company’s interventions across the transmission and distribution segments of the electricity value chain.
She said NDPHC had completed 120 transmission projects, comprising 60 330kV substations, 31 132kV substations and 37 expansion projects, with total installed transformer capacity exceeding 10,000MVA.
According to her, the company has also implemented hundreds of distribution projects across the country, including the installation of distribution transformers as well as 33kV and 11kV lines.
Adighije said the renewable energy-focused NIPP Phase 2 would further strengthen NDPHC’s contribution to Nigeria’s power sector while supporting efforts to expand electricity access and reduce supply gaps, especially in underserved areas.
She stressed the importance of continued collaboration between NDPHC and the National Assembly in delivering sustainable power sector investments and supporting the country’s transition towards a more diversified and reliable electricity generation mix.
