<p><strong>The Niger Delta Power Holding Company Limited (NDPHC) has commenced an electricity infrastructure project aimed at ending a 15-year blackout in Rigasa community, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.</strong></p>
<p>The project, facilitated by the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Ideological Group (BAT-IG), comprises a two-kilometre 11kV line, a 1.5-kilometre 33kV line and a 7.5MVA, 33/11kV injection substation to improve electricity distribution and supply to residents and businesses.</p><p class="ari-link"><strong>Read also:</strong> <a href="https://sparknewsdaily.com.ng/my-husband-is-a-secure-man-mo-bimpe-tells-critics/">My husband is a secure man,’ Mo Bimpe tells critics</a></p>
<p>The project reached a major milestone on Friday, October 23, 2026, with a groundbreaking ceremony performed by Kaduna State Deputy Governor, Dr. Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe, who represented Governor Uba Sani.</p>
<p>Balarabe commended NDPHC for the intervention, describing it as a life-saving initiative that would address the community&#8217;s longstanding electricity challenges.</p>
<p>Speaking at the ceremony, NDPHC Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Jennifer Adighije, reaffirmed the company&#8217;s commitment to improving electricity access across the country.</p>
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<p>She explained that although NDPHC&#8217;s primary mandate was power generation, the company also intervened in transmission and distribution infrastructure to address critical gaps and expand electricity access.</p>
<p>According to her, the Rigasa project was a worthwhile investment that would ease residents&#8217; hardship and demonstrate the impact of targeted infrastructure development in underserved communities.</p>
<p>In his vote of thanks, NDPHC Executive Director, Strategy and Commercial, Hon. Patrick Obahiagbon, appreciated the Kaduna State Government and the community for their cooperation and support for the project.</p>
<p>The District Head of Rigasa, Hakimi Arc. Mohammed Aminu Idris, also commended NDPHC management for its commitment to expanding electricity access in the community.</p>
<p>Other dignitaries at the ceremony included Senator Shehu Sani, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company, Dr. Umar Abubakar Hashidu, and BAT-IG Convener, Comrade Bamidele Atoyebi.</p>
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<p>The project is expected to strengthen electricity distribution, stimulate socioeconomic development and improve the quality of life of residents in Rigasa and other underserved communities.</p>

NDPHC Begins Power Project to End 15-Year Blackout in Kaduna Community
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