The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has initiated an emergency intervention to overhaul electricity supply at its headquarters complex, with the formal handover of the project to Income Electrix, an integrated power solutions firm.
At the handover ceremony, the Director of Community and Rural Development, Engr. Theophilus Alagoa—represented by Deputy Director Mr Olorunlara Olumide, said the project aims to connect the Commission’s headquarters to a more stable power source through the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHED) bilateral feeder.
In a statement signed and issued by Seledi Thompson-Wakama, Director, Corporate Affairs of the NDDC, he explained that the intervention is designed to curb the Commission’s heavy reliance on diesel generators while ensuring a more reliable and uninterrupted power supply.
“We are here in respect of an emergency work awarded to Income Electrix to connect the NDDC head office to PHED. This meeting also serves as the formal introduction and handover of the contractor for the project,” he said, urging the contractor to meet expectations and promptly flag any execution challenges.
Alagoa outlined the scope of the project to include the construction of a 33KV double-circuit line from Hypercity Roundabout, installation of a 1.5MVA 33/0.415KV distribution substation, and the upgrade of an existing 500KVA transformer at the annex. The upgrade will convert the current 11/0.415KV transformer to a 33/0.415KV system, alongside improvements to the 33KV feeder switchgear at the supply end.
Also speaking, the Deputy Director of Administration and Human Resources, Engr. Erefa Alalibo, assured that the Commission’s project monitoring unit would ensure strict compliance with technical standards and specifications throughout execution.
In his response, Income Electrix representative, Mr Umo Adam, pledged the company’s commitment to delivering the project within agreed timelines and quality benchmarks.
Meanwhile, Director II, Corporate Affairs, Dr Tony Omah, stressed the importance of thorough needs assessment in project planning, noting that such evaluations enhance relevance and long-term impact. He further called on stakeholders to take ownership of the project to guarantee sustainability, while urging the contractor to uphold the highest standards.
