- NDPHC plans to supply Lagos with an additional 1,500MW of electricity, targeting the state’s widening power deficit and supporting grid reliability.
- The company also plans major investments in transmission and distribution infrastructure.
Jennifer Adighije, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), has announced plans to support Lagos with an additional 1,500 megawatts of electricity supply. She disclosed this during a courtesy visit to Temitope George, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC).
Adighije explained that NDPHC currently holds about 2,000MW of stranded generation capacity, which could significantly improve electricity supply in Lagos. She noted that Lagos receives only about 1,000MW from the national grid despite estimated demand of nearly 12,000MW. This leaves a major supply gap.
She stated that NDPHC is ready to bridge part of the deficit through increased power generation and investments in transmission and distribution infrastructure. She also emphasised that the company operates across the entire electricity value chain, covering gas, generation, transmission, and distribution.
Adighije further highlighted NDPHC’s role in power sector reforms and infrastructure development. She said the company owns the largest power generation assets in sub-Saharan Africa, with installed generation capacity of about 4,000MW. However, the company currently dispatches only between 400MW and 500MW daily, leaving significant capacity underutilised.
According to her, findings from the Lagos Electricity Market Report revealed a substantial energy demand gap in the state. As a result, NDPHC aims to accelerate distributed electricity access across Lagos through collaboration with LASERC.
She described the Lagos electricity market as commercially attractive and confirmed the company’s readiness to invest heavily in power infrastructure. She explained that NDPHC now sees stronger opportunities for investment recovery compared to previous intervention-based projects.
In response, George reaffirmed the Lagos State Government’s commitment to improving electricity supply. She praised NDPHC’s contributions to Nigeria’s power sector and welcomed further collaboration to close infrastructure gaps across the state.
George also recalled that LASERC had already outlined plans to deliver 24-hour electricity supply to selected franchise areas in Lagos. She expressed optimism that the partnership with NDPHC would improve reliability and provide better electricity access for residents.