The Niger Delta Power Holding Company, NDPHC, is expanding its dedicated power supply programme for businesses.
The move forms part of efforts to improve electricity supply and recover unused generation capacity across Nigeria.
Through the programme, NDPHC connects qualifying manufacturers, industries and large commercial operators to dedicated electricity supply under agreed commercial terms.
As a result, businesses can access more predictable power for production and daily operations. The programme could also help them control costs and reduce their reliance on diesel generators.
NDPHC Managing Director Jennifer Adighije said the company is expanding the programme to strengthen electricity supply to businesses and industries.
Meanwhile, NDPHC has restored the 450-megawatt Alaoji Open Cycle Power Plant in Abia State.
The plant stopped operating in 2023 due to challenges linked to gas supply and metering disputes. It remained out of service for about three years.
However, NDPHC says technical and financial interventions have helped the company return the facility to service.
The restored plant could add more available generation capacity to Nigeria’s power system. However, several factors still affect the amount of electricity that reaches consumers.
NDPHC currently operates 10 power plants, with 28 gas turbines and three steam turbines.
Together, the plants have an installed generation capacity of about 4,000 megawatts.
However, installed capacity does not always translate into electricity for homes and businesses.
For example, gas shortages can reduce generation. In addition, technical problems and transmission constraints can limit power evacuation.
Therefore, NDPHC says it is working to rehabilitate underperforming plants and recover dormant capacity.
The company is also improving gas availability and addressing challenges that affect power generation and evacuation.
For manufacturers and other businesses, reliable electricity remains critical to production.
With more predictable power, businesses can plan their operations more effectively. They can also reduce uncertainty and create room for expansion.
In addition, dedicated power supply could help industries reduce their dependence on expensive alternative sources.
The initiative comes as Nigeria continues efforts to improve electricity supply and support industrial growth.
Overall, the restoration of the 450MW Alaoji plant and the expansion of dedicated power supply form part of NDPHC’s wider efforts to make more reliable electricity available to Nigeria’s productive sector.
