- The NDDC Deputy Director, Community and Rural Development, Mr Olorunlara Olumide (2nd right) handing over project documents to the Business Development Manager of Income Electrix Ltd, Mr Omo Adam (2nd left) at the NDDC headquarters in Port Harcourt, With them are the NDDC Director Corporate Affairs, Dr Tony Omah (right); the Head of engineering, Income Electrix Ltd, Peekate Eric (left); and the NDDC head facility management in Admin and Human Resources, Engr Dr Alalibo Erefaa (middle)
By SCM Reporter
PORT HARCOURT – The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has officially pulled the plug on soaring energy costs, launching an emergency “power surge” project to overhaul the electricity supply at its flagship headquarters.
In a move set to save a fortune in diesel expenses, the Commission has handed the keys to Income Electrix, an integrated power giant tasked with connecting the HQ to a more reliable, high-voltage grid.
For years, the complex has been hamstrung by inconsistent supply, forcing a heavy reliance on expensive and loud diesel generators. The new emergency intervention aims to link the headquarters directly to the Port Harcourt Electric Distribution Company (PHED) bilateral feeder.
Speaking at the official handover ceremony in Port Harcourt, Engr. Theophilus Alagoa, Director of Community and Rural Development, made the mission clear: the Commission needs uninterrupted power and a significantly lower fuel bill.
”The objective is to link the Commission’s headquarters to a more reliable power source to reduce high diesel consumption and ensure an uninterrupted electricity supply,” Alagoa stated via his deputy, Mr. Olorunlara Olumide.
This isn’t just a simple wiring job. The “emergency” status of the project reflects its urgency.
The technical overhaul includes:
Construction of a 33KV double circuit line from Hypercity Roundabout.
Installation of a massive 1.5MVA distribution substation.
Upgrading existing transformers to handle the increased 33KV load.
The NDDC isn’t taking any chances with the execution. Engr. Erefa Alalibo, Deputy Director of Administration, warned that the project monitoring department will be watching the contractors like a hawk to ensure standards are met.
Mr. Umo Adam, representing Income Electrix, hit back with a confident promise, stating the project would be delivered “on time and on budget,” adhering to the highest quality standards.
Dr. Tony Omah, Director of Corporate Affairs, added that this move is part of a smarter, “needs-based” approach to development, ensuring that every penny spent by the Commission has a direct, sustainable impact.