NDPHC Launches 7.5MVA Substation to End Rigasa Blackout

The Niger Delta Power Holding Company Limited (NDPHC) has launched a significant electricity infrastructure project aimed at resolving a 15-year blackout in the Rigasa community, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. This initiative includes a 7.5MVA, 33/11kV injection substation, a two-kilometre 11kV line, and a 1.5-kilometre 33kV line.

The project was marked by a groundbreaking ceremony on October 23, 2026, conducted by Kaduna State Deputy Governor Dr. Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe, representing Governor Uba Sani. Comrade Bamidele Atoyebi, Convener of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Ideological Group (BAT-IG), emphasized the group's commitment to community development through practical solutions.

NDPHC Managing Director/CEO Engr. Jennifer Adighije, represented by Executive Director, Networks Engr. Bello Babayo Bello, reiterated the company's dedication to improving electricity supply in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's vision. The project is expected to alleviate hardships for residents and enhance electricity access in underserved areas.