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NPA Facilitates Release of NDPHC Power Equipment Worth Billions

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  • The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has facilitated the recovery of critical power equipment for the Niger Delta Power Holding Company Limited (NDPHC) that had been abandoned at seaports.
  • This intervention is expected to accelerate power projects nationwide and prevent billions of naira in losses for the NDPHC.
  • Both NPA and NDPHC leaders emphasized the importance of continued collaboration between government agencies to prevent future bottlenecks in infrastructure development.

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has successfully facilitated the recovery and clearance of vital power equipment belonging to the Niger Delta Power Holding Company Limited (NDPHC). This equipment had been abandoned and left idle at various Nigerian seaports.

the recovery and clearance of the equipment as critical to strengthening Nigeria’s power infrastructure and ensuring the effective delivery of ongoing and planned power projects.

— Jennifer AdighijeNDPHC Managing Director explaining the significance of the recovered equipment.

The intervention is poised to significantly accelerate the implementation of crucial power projects across the country. The NDPHC estimates that this action will help the company avert potential losses amounting to billions of naira.

NDPHC Managing Director Jennifer Adighije lauded the NPA's timely intervention during a visit to NPA's Lagos office. She described the recovery as critical for strengthening Nigeria's power infrastructure and ensuring the effective delivery of ongoing and planned power projects. Adighije highlighted that prolonged delays could have negatively impacted project timelines and increased costs, undermining efforts to improve electricity supply.

the NPA’s intervention had not only facilitated the recovery of the valuable equipment but had also saved the NDPHC billions of naira in potential losses.

— Jennifer AdighijeNDPHC Managing Director highlighting the financial benefits of the NPA's action.

Adighije called for sustained collaboration between the NDPHC, NPA, and other relevant government agencies in the energy and maritime sectors. This collaboration aims to prevent bureaucratic bottlenecks and other challenges that could hinder service delivery and the timely execution of critical infrastructure projects. NPA Managing Director Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho reaffirmed the Authority's commitment to supporting national development initiatives and partnerships, acknowledging NDPHC's contributions to the power sector and the critical role of reliable electricity in economic growth.

the NPA remained open to meaningful engagements and would continue to collaborate with government agencies and other strategic stakeholders whose activities contribute to the growth of the Nigerian economy.

— Dr. Abubakar DantsohoNPA Managing Director assuring continued support and collaboration.
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