The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) has commenced routine maintenance at its 430-megawatt Geregu Power Plant as part of efforts to enhance operational efficiency and improve electricity generation. The minor inspection, being undertaken by the plant’s Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Siemens Energy, is expected to last about four weeks.
Speaking during an on-the-spot assessment of the ongoing work at the plant in Kogi State, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of NDPHC, Engr. Jennifer Adighije, said the exercise would significantly improve the plant’s performance and reliability. According to her, the scheduled maintenance underscores NDPHC’s commitment to sustaining optimal generation capacity and meeting its power supply obligations to the national grid.
Adighije reaffirmed the company’s commitment to supporting President Bola Tinubu’s goal of achieving universal access to electricity for all Nigerians. The NDPHC CEO added that the company remains committed to strong operations and maintenance practices to keep the Federation’s critical power assets running efficiently. According to Adighije, scheduled maintenance of the plant is key to ensuring operational efficiency and the optimal utilization of assets, which will, in turn, improve the company’s revenue performance.
Also speaking, the Executive Director, Generation, NDPHC, Engr. Abdullahi Kassim, explained that while a minor inspection typically takes about three weeks, the company has allocated four weeks to the exercise to accommodate any unforeseen circumstances. Earlier, the Site Manager for Siemens Energy, Engr. Atiemie James, thanked the NDPHC management for its visit and assured that the maintenance work would be completed as planned.
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