The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) has restored 450 MW of generation capacity to the national grid after completing scheduled maintenance on the Geregu NIPP plant. Emmanuel Ojor, Head of Corporate Communications and External Relations, explained that the four‑week maintenance, carried out by Siemens Energy, was designed to improve the facility’s reliability, performance and efficiency. This work forms part of NDPHC’s broader effort to recover dormant capacity and stabilize operations.
In the past year, NDPHC has revived six previously idle gas turbines across its fleet, including units at Calabar NIPP, Omotosho II, Benin NIPP, Sapele NIPP and Alaoji NIPP. Together, these restored units will add 875 MW to the company’s mechanically available generation, markedly boosting national power generation capacity.
Managing Director Engr. Jennifer Adighije announced the start of restoration work on the 225 MW Gbarain NIPP plant, which has been out of service since 2020. This project aims to bring dormant national power back online and commercialise the plant’s output for critical commercial and industrial clusters in the Niger Delta region.
Despite sector‑wide challenges, NDPHC has achieved several operational and financial milestones. These include the recovery of critical turbine parts, the launch of the Light Up Nigeria – Agbara industrial cluster project, and the completion of key transmission and distribution projects in Borno and Delta States. The company has also recovered over $10 million in legacy debts, secured $15 million in insurance claims, and resolved longstanding commercial issues with ACCUGAS.
To enhance accountability and staff welfare, NDPHC has introduced a procurement benchmarking desk, computer‑based testing for staff performance management, and a management support allowance to mitigate the impact of fuel subsidy removal. Engr. Adighije reaffirmed the company’s commitment to restoring dormant capacity, stabilising operations, and supporting Nigeria’s goal of a more reliable and sustainable power‑supply value chain.
The restoration of the Geregu plant and the commencement of work on the Gbarain plant illustrate NDPHC’s dedication to increasing power generation capacity and fostering Nigeria’s economic growth. As the company continues its pursuit of universal electricity access, its management remains committed to transparency, accountability and constructive engagement with stakeholders.
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