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.
Performing the groundbreaking ceremony, Governor Uba Sani, who was represented by his deputy, Dr Hadiza 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, the NDPHC Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Jennifer Adighije, restated the company’s commitment to addressing the community’s electricity challenges.
Represented by the Executive Director, Networks, Engr. Bello Babayo Bello, Adighije reiterated NDPHC’s commitment to supporting President Bola Tinubu’s vision of improving electricity supply across the country.
She explained that, although NDPHC’s primary mandate is power generation, the company’s 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 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.
The District Head of Rigasa, Mohammed Aminu Idris, commended NDPHC’s management for its commitment to expanding electricity access in the community.
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