{
  "id": 9454439,
  "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-9454439",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-24T01:10:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "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 reinvigorating its efforts to complete the 330kV Ikot Abasi Transmission Line in Akwa Ibom State, which was initiated 20 years ago under the National Integrated Power Projects programme. NDPHC's Managing Director, Jennifer Adighije, disclosed this during a recent meeting with the state governor, Umo Eno, who requested the government's assistance in addressing community and compensation issues that have hindered the project's progress. According to NDPHC, the project was awarded in 2006, but outstanding community and wayleave issues have been the main barriers to its completion. The company estimates that resolving these issues would cost slightly below N4 billion, with the contractor, Anit Energy, already having completed roughly 90% of the engineering, procurement, and construction work. NDPHC has already deployed substantial project materials, including conductors and tower members, worth millions of dollars along the project corridor, but they are currently obstructed in several communities due to the ongoing dispute. NDPHC is optimistic that Eno's intervention will allow the contractor to resume work and complete the project by May 29, 2027. The company is committed to Akwa Ibom's development, anticipating increased demand for electricity as investments in hospitality, commerce, and industry grow. NDPHC has also begun working with the Akwa Ibom State Electricity Regulatory Commission to explore 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/",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
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      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/akwa-ibom-gov-urges-traditional-rulers-to-sustain-unity-peace",
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      }
    ]
  },
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  "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."
}