From David Onuoja, 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, which was facilitated by the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Ideological Group (BAT-IG), comprises the construction of 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 in the area.
The project attained a major milestone on Friday, October 23, 2026, with a groundbreaking ceremony performed by the Deputy Governor of Kaduna State, Dr. Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe, who represented Governor Uba Sani at the event.
Speaking at the ceremony, Dr. Balarabe commended NDPHC for the intervention, describing it as a life-saving initiative that would address the community’s longstanding electricity challenges and bring relief to thousands of residents who have endured years of darkness.
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In her remarks, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of NDPHC, Engr. Jennifer Adighije, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to addressing the electricity challenges of Rigasa and other underserved communities across the country.
Represented by the Executive Director, Networks, Engr. Bello Babayo Bello, the NDPHC boss reiterated the company’s resolve to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vision of improving electricity supply nationwide.
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 to Nigerians.
According to her, the Rigasa project represents a worthwhile investment that will ease the hardship of residents and demonstrate the impact of targeted infrastructure development in bridging the electricity access gap.
In his vote of thanks, the Executive Director, Strategy and Commercial, NDPHC, Hon. Patrick Obahiagbon, expressed appreciation to the Kaduna State Government and the Rigasa community for their cooperation and support for the project.
Earlier, the District Head of Rigasa, Hakimi Arc. Mohammed Aminu Idris, commended NDPHC’s management for its commitment to expanding electricity access in the community, while other dignitaries at the event included Senator Shehu Sani, Managing Director of Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company, Dr. Umar Abubakar Hashidu, and BAT-IG Convener, Comrade Bamidele Atoyebi.
The project, which is being supervised by the General Manager, Distribution, Engr. Dahiru Muritala Mohammed, underscores NDPHC’s commitment to extending critical electricity infrastructure beyond generation to bridge distribution gaps, stimulate socio-economic development and improve the quality of life in underserved communities.
