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Abia state government says it is collaborating with the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) to build a 7.5MVA injection substation to boost electricity supply.
Governor Alex Otti stated this at the NDPHC/ NIPP Distribution Intervention Project Official Groundbreaking for the 7.5MVA Injection Substation, in Umuahia.
Governor noted that the state’s matching facility which was captured in the 2026 budget would strengthen power supply in the state capital and its envrions.
He explained that NDPHC’s contractors proposed a 12-month delivery timeline but pledged that the state government’s 7.5MVA substation would be delivered within three months of budget approval.
The Governor commended Niger Delta Power Holdings Company for expanding power infrastructure and deepening its investment footprint through ongoing work at the Alaoji Power Plant.
While thanking the Ministry of Power and Public Utilities for supporting the state’s energy roadmap Governor Otti expressed optimism that the dual project would ensure sustainable development in the state.
In her address, the Managing Director of NDPHC, Ms Jennifer Adighije, who was represented by the Executive Director, Networks, NDPHC, Mr Bello Babayo Bello, said that the project comprised a 1×7.5MVA, 33/11kV injection substation, 1kilometre of 33kV line, 1.2 kilometres of 11kV line and two 300kVA distribution substations.
Ms Adighije said that the project was aligned with the Federal Government’s power sector agenda under President Bola Tinubu and directives of the NDPHC Board chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima and commended Governor Otti for collaborative efforts and investing in strategic sectors.
The Commissioner for Power and Public Utilities, Mr Ikechukwu Monday said the facility when completed would improve electricity distribution and ease pressure on the overloaded feeder serving the capital and neighbouring communities.
In their separate speeches, Former lawmakers, Chief Oluchi Ibeji and Senator Darlington Nwokocha, all said that the project reflected rising investor confidence in Abia and commended the state government’s investment drive, especially in infrastructure, education, communications and power.
