Energy Lagos is set for a major transformation in electricity supply as the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) unveiled a massive supply plan aimed at delivering 24-hour power to millions of residents and businesses. The announcement comes amid ongoing reforms in Nigeria's electricity sector, with Lagos State pushing for a more reliable and competitive power market to support its growing population and economy.
NDPHC Targets 1,500MW Boost for Lagos
Speaking during a strategic engagement with the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC), the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NDPHC, Jennifer Adighije, disclosed that the company is prepared to inject up to 1,500 megawatts of additional electricity into Lagos within the short to medium term. According to a report by Daily Sun, Adighije emphasized that the intervention will not only focus on power generation but also include investments in transmission and distribution infrastructure to ensure efficient delivery to consumers.
“Our mandate is fundamentally to scale up power generation with the associated transmission and distribution networks,” she said. Adighije explained that NDPHC operates across the entire electricity value chain, from gas supply to generation, transmission, and distribution, giving the company a strategic advantage in tackling Nigeria’s long-standing power challenges.
Stranded Power Capacity Remains Major Challenge
Despite having an installed generation capacity of about 4,000 megawatts, Adighije lamented that NDPHC currently dispatches only between 400 and 500 megawatts daily due to gas shortages, transmission limitations, and distribution bottlenecks. She described the situation as evidence of “stranded capacity” that must be urgently unlocked to improve electricity supply nationwide. The NDPHC boss stressed that Lagos represents one of the most commercially attractive electricity markets in Nigeria due to its huge energy demand and strong investment potential.
“The Lagos electricity market is a very lucrative and vibrant one,” she said. “This is a market where we are willing to make huge investments.”
Massive Investments Planned in Distribution Infrastructure
Adighije further disclosed that the company is willing to invest directly in transmission and distribution assets within Lagos to improve last-mile electricity delivery, reduce system losses, and strengthen reliability. She noted that previous interventions by NDPHC in the power sector have already helped close several infrastructure gaps across the country. The company also expressed readiness to work closely with LASERC as Lagos transitions toward a more decentralised electricity market under the new regulatory framework.
Lagos Government Pushes for Round-the-Clock Power
Responding, the Managing Director of LASERC, Mr Temitope George, welcomed NDPHC’s interest in deeper collaboration with Lagos State. He described the company as one of Nigeria’s biggest power generation firms with significant investments already existing within Lagos. George reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to ensuring that selected franchise areas begin to enjoy a near-constant electricity supply under ongoing electricity reforms.
“Part of our regulatory agenda is to ensure some franchise areas within Lagos enjoy 24/7 power supply,” he said. He added that the partnership between LASERC and NDPHC could accelerate efforts to transform electricity access in the state and improve service delivery for households and businesses.
New Hope for Africa’s Largest Commercial Hub
As Nigeria’s commercial capital and biggest energy consumer, Lagos has long struggled with inadequate and unstable electricity supply despite huge demand from industries, businesses, and residents. However, with increased private-sector participation, new state-level electricity reforms, and fresh infrastructure investments, expectations are rising that the city could finally move closer to an uninterrupted power supply. Industry observers believe that successful collaboration between NDPHC and LASERC may mark a significant turning point in Lagos’ electricity future and set a model for other states across Nigeria.
Lagos Community to Enjoy 24/7 Power Supply
In a related development, Legit.ng earlier reported that residents and businesses in Isolo and surrounding communities in Lagos State are set to enjoy improved electricity supply as Isolo Power Gen Limited secured approval to develop a 9-megawatt embedded power generation facility under the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC). The company is the only operator granted an embedded generation licence in the current batch of 14 approved companies. An embedded generation licence is permission for a private operator to build, own, and operate a power plant that is physically attached to the distribution network, not the national high-voltage system.
