KANO — Manufacturers in Kano State have declared their readiness to bypass electricity distribution companies and purchase power directly from the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), in a bold move aimed at tackling the crippling energy crisis that has slowed industrial growth in the state.
The decision was revealed during a visit by a 20-member delegation of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Kano Branch, to the NDPHC headquarters. The delegation, led by the Managing Director of Dala Foods, Ali Madugu, appealed for inclusion in the company’s Eligible Customer Programme to ease access to reliable power.
“Our members have both the capacity and the willingness to procure power directly from NDPHC. Access to reliable electricity is critical for reviving industries and sustaining jobs in Kano State,” Madugu said.
Responding, NDPHC’s Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Jennifer Adighije, assured the manufacturers of the company’s readiness to collaborate with them within regulatory provisions. She noted that the company’s improved plant availability and the revival of key assets — including the Omotosho and Alaoji plants — have positioned NDPHC to ramp up supply once approvals are secured.
“We are committed to partnering with the manufacturing sector to drive industrial growth, create jobs, and enhance socio-economic development. Within the provisions of the eligible customer framework, we are ready to work with MAN in Kano to make this happen,” Adighije stated.
Supporting the plan, NDPHC’s Executive Director of Corporate Services, Commercial and Strategy, Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama, and Executive Director of Networks, Bello Babayo Bello, outlined a roadmap for MAN Kano to tap into the company’s power opportunities.
Adighije further disclosed that the company intends to free up and commercialise about 200 megawatts of stranded electricity from its 2,000MW generation capacity by the end of 2025, lamenting that low uptake by distribution companies had long hampered its operations.
The meeting ended on a positive note, with both parties expressing optimism that the partnership could unlock Kano’s vast industrial potential and secure thousands of job
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