NDPHC Moves to Boost Lagos Power Supply With 2,000MW Stranded Capacity
The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) has expressed readiness to partner with the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC) to improve electricity supply across Lagos State by deploying part of its stranded power capacity.
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NDPHC, Engr. Jennifer Adighije, disclosed this during a visit to the LASERC headquarters on Friday, where she met with the commission’s Managing Director, Temitope George.
Adighije said Lagos currently receives only about 1,000 megawatts of electricity from the national grid despite having an estimated demand of nearly 12,000MW, leaving residents and businesses with a major supply deficit.
According to her, NDPHC is well-positioned to help bridge the gap, especially as the company currently has about 2,000MW of stranded power assets available for deployment.
She explained that NDPHC’s mandate goes beyond power generation, covering transmission and distribution infrastructure across the electricity value chain.
“Our mandate is fundamentally to scale up power generation with the associated transmission and distribution networks. We are uniquely positioned because our responsibilities cut across the entire electricity value chain — from gas to generation, transmission, and distribution,” she said.
Adighije noted that NDPHC remains one of the largest power generation companies in sub-Saharan Africa, with an installed capacity of about 4,000MW. However, she lamented that only between 400MW and 500MW are currently being dispatched daily.
“We clearly have a lot of stranded capacity. From the Lagos Electricity Market Report, it is obvious there is a huge demand and supply gap, and this is where we want to contribute by supporting improved electricity access in Lagos,” she added.
The NDPHC boss described the Lagos electricity market as commercially attractive and revealed that the company was ready to make major investments in transmission and distribution infrastructure to ensure reliable and affordable power supply across the state.
“The Lagos electricity market is vibrant and lucrative. This is a market where we are willing to make huge investments because we can clearly see opportunities for investment recovery,” she said.
She added that the company is determined to deliver quality electricity to residents while also helping to accelerate Lagos State’s drive toward stable power supply.
Responding, LASERC Managing Director, Temitope George, welcomed the proposed partnership and praised NDPHC for its existing investments in the power sector.
George said the Lagos State Government remains committed to improving electricity supply and ensuring some parts of the state enjoy uninterrupted 24-hour power.
“We are excited to have NDPHC here. They are one of the biggest power-generating companies in Nigeria and have already made significant investments in Lagos,” she said.
She noted that LASERC had earlier announced plans to ensure some franchise areas in Lagos begin to enjoy 24/7 electricity as part of its regulatory agenda.
“With NDPHC’s willingness to partner with Lagos and invest in infrastructure, we are optimistic that residents will begin to experience stable electricity supply in the near future,” George added.
