- Engr. Jennifer Adighije has been appointed the new MD and CEO of Niger Delta Power Holding Company, with a focus on enhancing energy efficiency in Nigeria.
- Adighije’s vision includes optimising asset performance, streamlining processes, and leveraging technology and human capital to drive sustainable change.
Engr. Jennifer Adighije has been appointed as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC). In her new role, Adighije has outlined her primary goal of enhancing energy efficiency across Nigeria, aligning with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
During her handing-over ceremony in Abuja, the NDPHC MD emphasised her commitment to leveraging her experience to meet NDPHC’s mandate, which involves executing and managing the nation’s Independent Power Projects (IPPs). She expressed gratitude for the opportunity and assured her leadership would optimise the company’s performance.
Adighije’s vision is structured around three core pillars. The first is optimising asset performance to boost revenue potential and build financial strength. The second pillar involves enhancing organisational and operational efficiency through streamlined processes.
The third and most critical aspect, according to Adighije, is the effective use of technology and human capital to drive positive change within the organisation and among its stakeholders.
She also acknowledged the achievements of her predecessor, Chiedu Ugbo, who she commended for transforming the company into a viable institution. Adighije requested Ugbo’s continued support to build on the progress made.
In her address, the NDPHC MD praised the diverse and talented team she will work with, expressing confidence in their ability to drive the organisation forward. She called on her colleagues to support her and her team in achieving the goals outlined in the Renewed Hope Agenda, which aims to accelerate collective prosperity through improved energy efficiency.
Adighije holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Lagos and a Master of Science in Wireless Networks and Telecommunications from Queen Mary University of London. Her career began as a transmission maintenance engineer at the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN), setting a solid foundation for her new role at NDPHC.