The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) is making big moves to rescue some of Nigeria’s stranded electricity. By December, the company hopes to roll out 200 megawatts (MW) of unused power from its 2,000MW generation capacity.

Managing Director Jennifer Adighije revealed this during a visit to the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) in Abuja. She said new Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) have already been signed with traders and power buyers and are now waiting for regulatory approval.

Adighije said the improved mechanical availability of NDPHC’s plants means the company is ready to ramp up power supply—once the green light comes from the regulator. She added that key power stations like Omotosho and Alaoji are bouncing back to life, giving the company more firepower to meet demand.

The real challenge, though, is the lack of stable offtake arrangements. NDPHC still doesn’t have a formal deal with the Nigeria Bulk Electricity Trading Plc (NBET), which means a lot of its available power just sits there unused. On top of that, the company only gets paid for about 30% of the electricity it supplies.

Adighije stressed that once these new deals kick off and the cash starts flowing, NDPHC will be in a better position to settle its debts and fully support partners and stakeholders.

She also used the visit to build stronger ties with NISO and urged the agency to consider the challenges government-owned power companies face—especially around bureaucracy, procurement, and financing.

According to her, NDPHC plays a major role in Nigeria’s electricity sector and should be treated fairly. She pointed out that private power firms often get more favorable treatment and called on NISO to reflect the company’s massive contributions to Nigeria’s power grid in its decisions.

Adighije wrapped up by saying that the new Electricity Act gives players like NDPHC more room to operate, and that stronger collaboration across the sector is key to delivering reliable power to Nigerians.