Kano Manufacturers to Bypass Discos for Direct Power Supply from NDPHC

Manufacturers in Kano State have announced plans to bypass electricity distribution companies and source power directly from the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) to address worsening energy shortages affecting industries in the state.

During a visit to NDPHC’s management in Abuja, the Managing Director of Dala Foods, Ali Madugu, who led a delegation of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Kano branch, appealed for the extension of NDPHC’s Eligible Customer Programme to local manufacturers.

He stressed that reliable electricity is critical to reviving industries and protecting jobs in the region.

In response, NDPHC’s Managing Director/CEO, Jennifer Adighije, expressed readiness to partner with Kano manufacturers within the regulatory framework.

“We are committed to supporting the manufacturing sector to drive growth, create jobs, and enhance socio-economic development. Within the eligible customer framework, we are ready to work with MAN in Kano to make this happen,” she said.

Adighije noted that improvements in plant availability have positioned NDPHC to meet off-taker demands. She highlighted the revival of key assets, including the Omotosho and Alaoji power plants, as part of the company’s expansion strategy.

NDPHC executives, including Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama, Executive Director of Corporate Services, Commercial and Strategy, and Bello Babayo Bello, Executive Director of Networks, presented a roadmap for MAN Kano to leverage the company’s power supply opportunities.

Earlier, Adighije revealed that NDPHC intends to free and commercialise about 200 megawatts of stranded power from its 2,000-megawatt generation capacity by the end of 2025, blaming poor uptake by distribution companies for its financial strain.

The meeting ended with both sides optimistic about forging a partnership to unlock Kano’s industrial potential.