- President Bola Tinubu has appointed a new management team for the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), led by Jennifer Adighije as the Managing Director and CEO.
- Key appointments include Abdullahi Kassim (Executive Director, Generation), Bello Babayo Bello (Executive Director, Networks), and Emmanuel Umeoji (Executive Director, Corporate Services), among others.
- The new leadership team is tasked with advancing NDPHC’s mandate, focusing on effectively managing the National Integrated Power Projects (NIPP) to improve Nigeria’s power sector.
President Bola Tinubu appointed a new management team for the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), as announced by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity.
Jennifer Adighije now serves as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. Abdullahi Kassim takes on the role of Executive Director for Generation, while Bello Babayo Bello manages the Networks division as Executive Director. Emmanuel Umeoji oversees Corporate Services as Executive Director.
As executive director, Omololu Agoro leads Finance and Accounts, Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama handles Strategy and Commercial, and Barrister Steven Andzenge manages Legal Services.
Ms. Adighije, an experienced engineer with a background in private and public sectors, earned her master’s degree in Wireless Networks and Telecommunications from Queen Mary University of London and a bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering from the University of Lagos.
President Tinubu tasked the new team with advancing NDPHC’s mandate, focusing on effectively managing the National Integrated Power Projects (NIPP) and driving progress through their collective expertise.
These appointments reflect a broader effort to strengthen leadership and improve efficiency within the NDPHC, which manages Nigeria’s power infrastructure, particularly the NIPP.
Ms. Adighije’s leadership signals a significant shift. Her experience and education equip her to lead the company through its next development phase.
The new management team will work collaboratively to achieve NDPHC’s goals, drawing on their experience across various sectors to provide a strong foundation for the company’s future operations.
This leadership change reflects a strategic decision to enhance NDPHC’s performance. The company will focus on technical and administrative expertise to address challenges in Nigeria’s power sector.
President Tinubu’s selections demonstrate his commitment to improving Nigeria’s energy infrastructure. Success in NDPHC remains crucial to the country’s broader economic development, underscoring the importance of these appointments.
In summary, Jennifer Adighije leads the newly appointed NDPHC management team, tasked with effectively managing the National Integrated Power Projects and improving Nigeria’s power sector.
President Tinubu’s decision represents a step toward ensuring NDPHC’s continued role in Nigeria’s energy landscape. With this new leadership, the company stands ready to meet its objectives and support the country’s growing energy needs.