NDPHC Launches Direct Power Supply Programme for Industrial Customers
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NDPHC Launches Direct Power Supply Programme for Industrial Customers |
The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) invites industries to join its Eligible Customer Programme for direct, affordable, and reliable electricity supply in 2025.
Powering Nigeria’s Industrial Future
In a move to strengthen Nigeria’s industrial power reliability, the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) has announced the expansion of its Eligible Customer Programme — a scheme that allows large-scale electricity consumers to purchase power directly from NDPHC and other generation companies.
This initiative is set to transform how industries access energy by ensuring stable, cost-effective, and uninterrupted power supply — a major milestone in the country’s ongoing energy reform.
What Is the NDPHC Eligible Customer Programme?
Originally launched in 2017 and updated in 2024, the NDPHC Eligible Customer Programme is a structured framework designed to provide industrial and commercial customers with direct access to electricity from generation companies, bypassing inefficiencies in the centralised electricity market.
Under the programme, qualified customers can purchase power directly from NDPHC with flexible pricing and negotiated tariffs, helping to stabilise operational costs for manufacturers and large businesses.
Key Benefits Include:
- Access to 6MW, 10MW, or 20MW of power supply depending on consumption needs.
- Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) ensuring transparency and supply stability.
- Flexible energy tariffs negotiated between both parties.
- Enhanced power reliability with reduced downtime.
Learn more about the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (Official Website)
Addressing Liquidity and Energy Efficiency Challenges
With over 2,000MW of stranded power capacity, NDPHC is intensifying efforts to sell directly to bulk users as a way to reduce market inefficiencies and strengthen liquidity within the energy sector.
According to the company’s Managing Director/CEO, Jennifer Adighije, this initiative is a strategic pathway to unlock Nigeria’s industrial competitiveness and ensure businesses thrive with uninterrupted power supply.
“The eligible customer framework is designed to strengthen Nigeria’s industrial growth by guaranteeing efficient, reliable, and affordable electricity directly from our plants to businesses,” Adighije stated.
“Phoenix Steel Mills is a clear demonstration of how stable power translates into higher productivity, cost savings, and stronger value chains for the economy.”
Industrial Success Stories and Expansion Plans
The success of early participants, such as Phoenix Steel Mills, underscores the positive impact of NDPHC’s programme.
Stable electricity has enabled these companies to reduce operating costs, boost productivity, and create more jobs — critical drivers for Nigeria’s industrial growth.
NDPHC is now working to expand the initiative to more industrial clusters across the country, ensuring that even businesses outside the national grid can enjoy steady power through embedded generation and bilateral agreements.
Rethinking Nigeria’s Power Distribution Model
Adighije emphasized that relying solely on the centralised electricity market is no longer sustainable due to persistent issues like revenue shortfalls, market defaults, and liquidity crises.
To counter this, the company is implementing a bilateral power sales model — an arrangement where NDPHC sells directly to large, creditworthy customers who meet the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC)’s eligibility criteria.
“Our goal is to enhance liquidity, strengthen our revenue base, and protect NDPHC from market inefficiencies,” she added.
“We are identifying and engaging large-scale consumers who can pay cost-reflective tariffs directly to us.”
Read also: Nigeria’s Energy Transition: Why Distributed Power Is the Future
Bilateral Power Sales: The Future of Industrial Energy
The bilateral power model allows industries to buy electricity directly from generation companies under private agreements approved by regulators.
This strategy not only ensures cost-reflective pricing but also promotes accountability, efficiency, and long-term sustainability in Nigeria’s power sector.
Expected Outcomes:
- Improved cash flow for power generation companies (GenCos).
- Better energy cost predictability for industries.
- Increased investment confidence in the power sector.
- Stronger support for Nigeria’s manufacturing and export competitiveness.
For more on Nigeria’s power reforms, visit Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC)
Final Thoughts: Powering Nigeria’s Next Industrial Wave
The NDPHC’s Eligible Customer Programme marks a significant leap in Nigeria’s energy landscape.
By connecting directly with industries, NDPHC not only resolves liquidity constraints but also drives economic diversification and industrial growth.
As Nigeria pushes for sustainable industrialization, this initiative stands as a model for the future of power distribution — where reliability, efficiency, and affordability power the nation’s next growth era.
Industrial or high-energy organizations interested in joining the programme can visit the NDPHC Customer Portal or explore updates via Android Pols Power & Energy Section.
