Oritsegbubemi Omatseyin
Lagos — The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, has commended the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company Limited, NDPHC, Engr Jennifer Adighije for her achievements since she assumed leadership of the company.
Ekpo gave the commendation during the 20th anniversary celebration of NDPHC, where he praised the pace and impact of reforms under Adighije’s stewardship, noting that her performance has been both inspiring and reassuring for Nigeria’s power sector.
“I was thrilled by Adighije’s achievements within the short time she has taken up the leadership of NDPHC. I was particularly pleased that we have a wonderful woman appointed to this office who is performing excellently,” the Minister said.
He stressed that Adighije’s accomplishments align with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, emphasising that reliable electricity supply remains central to Nigeria’s industrialization and socio-economic development.
Ekpo also commended the management team of NDPHC and acknowledged the role of the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, who chairs the company’s board, in providing strategic leadership and oversight.
“I appreciate her and her team for the wonderful work they are doing. This commendation also goes to the vice president, who is providing strong leadership at the board level,” he stated.
The 2025 anniversary celebration brought together the architects of NDPHC’s past and the leaders shaping its future, an inspiring convergence of experience, vision, and purpose that underscored the Company’s enduring impact on national energy development.
Beyond celebration, the milestone reinforced NDPHC’s leadership in power generation and infrastructure delivery, highlighting a track record defined by results and a future driven by strategic clarity and institutional excellence.
With two decades of powering industries, enabling communities, and supporting economic transformation, NDPHC moves confidently into the next chapter. The Company remains steadfast in its commitment to advancing Nigeria’s energy security and delivering sustainable power solutions for national growth.
