By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja
The Niger Delta Power Holding Company Limited (NDPHC) has commenced a major electricity infrastructure project aimed at ending a 15-year blackout in Rigasa community, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The project, facilitated by the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Ideological Group (BAT-IG), comprises a two-kilometre 11kV line, a 1.5-kilometre 33kV line and a 7.5MVA, 33/11kV injection substation designed to strengthen electricity distribution and improve power supply to residents and businesses.
A statement by General Manager, Corporate Communication and External Relations, Nazo AGIM on Saturday explained that the project reached a major milestone on Friday with a groundbreaking ceremony performed by Kaduna State Deputy Governor, Dr. Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe, who represented Governor Uba Sani.
Balarabe commended NDPHC for the intervention, describing it as a life-saving initiative that would address the community’s longstanding electricity challenges.
Speaking at the event, NDPHC Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Jennifer Adighije, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to ending the community’s prolonged electricity crisis.
Represented by the Executive Director, Networks, Engr. Bello Babayo Bello, Adighije reiterated NDPHC’s commitment to supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vision of improving electricity supply across the country.
She explained that although NDPHC’s primary mandate is power generation, its interventions also extend to transmission and distribution infrastructure to address critical gaps and expand electricity access.
According to her, the Rigasa project represents a worthwhile investment that would ease residents’ hardship and demonstrate the impact of targeted infrastructure development in underserved communities.
The intervention followed sustained advocacy by BAT-IG Convener, Comrade Bamidele Atoyebi, who repeatedly brought the community’s electricity challenges to the attention of NDPHC management, leading to the company’s commitment to the project.
Also speaking, NDPHC Executive Director, Strategy and Commercial, Hon. Patrick Obahiagbon, expressed appreciation to the Kaduna State Government and the community for their cooperation and support for the project.
On his part, District Head of Rigasa, Hakimi Arc. Mohammed Aminu Idris, also commended NDPHC’s management for its commitment to expanding electricity access in the community.
Other dignitaries at the ceremony included Senator Shehu Sani, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company, Dr. Umar Abubakar Hashidu, NDPHC General Manager, Distribution, Engr. Dahiru Muritala Mohammed and Atoyebi, alongside government officials, industry stakeholders and community representatives.
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