A group of concerned staff at the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) has formally petitioned Vice President Kashim Shettima, in his capacity as Chairman of the company's Board, over alleged injustice and favoritism in recent promotion exercises.
Petition Highlights Management Overreach
The staff, who are mostly senior employees, are raising the alarm over what they describe as a unilateral change in promotion policy by the Managing Director, Engr. Jennifer Adighije. This follows a press conference held by the concerned workers on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, where they first called for the Board's intervention.
Despite their public outcry, the staff allege that the Managing Director, in collaboration with the Human Resources department, has proceeded to send congratulatory messages to a select group of individuals. These individuals are reportedly perceived as loyal to the management, and the promotions were granted without following due process and in deviation from the organization's established promotion policy.
Widespread Discontent and Demoralization
The workers maintain that this action has caused significant discontent and demoralization among staff who participated in the 2025 promotion examination. They view it as a clear case of favoritism that undermines the integrity of the entire institution.
In their appeal, the staff urgently request the intervention of Nigeria's number two citizen to ensure the promotion process is fair, transparent, and based solely on merit. They have asked the Board Chairman to direct the Managing Director to adhere to established policies, ensuring all staff are treated equally and without bias.
Calls for Scrutiny and Future Concerns
The petition includes a critical request for the Board to obtain and scrutinize the examination score sheets from the 2025 promotion exam directly from the examiners. This, they believe, is necessary to ensure justice and fair play.
Adding to their grievances, the staff revealed a troubling future implication. They noted that the Managing Director has reportedly promised not to conduct any promotion examination for the next two years. This move would effectively deprive those who participated in the 2025 exercise and scored above the organization's stipulated cut-off mark of their deserved advancement.
The petition, described by the workers as a "save our career" letter, was copied to several state governors for broader awareness. The recipients include the Governors of Imo, Katsina, Ekiti, Borno, Kwara, and Akwa Ibom States.
The aggrieved staff are now awaiting a prompt response from the Board Chairman and its members, hoping for urgent action to rectify the situation and restore confidence in the company's internal processes.
