{
  "id": 9453061,
  "title": "NDPHC moves to revive 20-year Akwa Ibom power project",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/ndphc-moves-to-revive-20-year-akwa-ibom-power-project",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-24T01:04:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/ndphc-moves-to-revive-20-year-akwa-ibom-power-project/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Niger Delta Power Holding Company Limited (NDPHC) is working towards reviving the 330kV Ikot Abasi Transmission Line in Akwa Ibom State, which was awarded nearly two decades ago under the National Integrated Power Projects programme. NDPHC's Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Jennifer Adighije, revealed this during a recent meeting with Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno. The main impediment to the project's completion is a series of outstanding community and wayleave issues, which Adighije said cost slightly under N4 billion to resolve. NDPHC has already deployed substantial project materials, such as conductors and tower members, worth millions of dollars, along the project corridor between Adiasim and Ikot Ekpene, but they have been blocked by the ongoing dispute. The company is optimistic that Governor Eno's intervention as a shareholder and board member will enable the contractor, Anit Energy, to resume work and complete the project before May 29, 2027. NDPHC is committed to supporting Akwa Ibom State's development, particularly with the increased demand for electricity driven by investments in hospitality, commerce, and industry. NDPHC has also commenced engagement with the Akwa Ibom State Electricity Regulatory Commission to explore ways of unlocking the potential of the assets and extending electricity access to underserved communities.",
  "summary": "The NDPHC is seeking Akwa Ibom government’s help to resolve community issues stalling a 330kV transmission line project awarded nearly 20 years ago. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndphc-moves-to-revive-20-year-akwa-ibom-power-project/",
  "key_points": [
    "NDPHC aims to revive 20-year-old Akwa Ibom power project",
    "Outstanding community and wayleave issues impede completion",
    "Governor Umo Eno's intervention expected to resume work"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The revival of the 330kV Ikot Abasi Transmission Line project signals a boost to Akwa Ibom State's development, driven by increased electricity demand from investments in hospitality, commerce, and industry.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
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      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
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    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}