The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, has conveyed his willingness to collaborate with the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) to enhance the power supply within the state.
This announcement was made during a courtesy visit from the newly appointed management team of NDPHC at his office in Government House, Uyo.
The governor noted that power remains a focal point in the development matrix, particularly in the actualization of the ARISE Agenda and added that the state has critical power infrastructure, such as the Ibom Power Plant, and is eager to work with a worthy partner to achieve its goals in power generation and distribution.
He said: “We cannot say we have fully delivered on the ARISE Agenda of this administration if we don’t have power for our people. Power, of course, is a facilitator of all other things that you want to do.”
“We have been looking forward to areas where we can work together. That’s why we not only invited the Ministry of Power to be present but also brought the Managing Director of the Akwa Ibom Investment Corporation (AKICORP), who can sit with your team and review all the investment indices that we can leverage.”
Addressing the MD/CEO of the company, Engr. Jennifer Adighije, the governor who is a board member of NDPHC, said, “Power is literally everything, and it would be beneficial if you are ready to partner with us.
“I believe that we have the assets, and we can collaborate on how to manage these assets so that everyone benefits. That’s why I welcome this visit.”
On her part Adighije, stated that they were in the state to explore new market opportunities to drive commercial activities that will propel NDPHC to greater heights.
She conveyed NDPHC’s willingness to collaborate with Ibom Power Company Limited to address the electricity requirements of the populace, qualifying customers, and commercial and industrial sectors within the state.
She assured the governor that there was no necessity to seek other partners for this collaboration, as NDPHC stands as a reliable ally in realising his vision of generating and distributing electricity throughout the state.
The NDPHC boss further emphasised that the organisation possesses the highest generation capacity within the sector, which allows them to deliver quality, dependable, and cost-effective electricity.
This commitment is in accordance with current laws and regulations and aligns with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda aimed at promoting collective prosperity through enhanced energy efficiency.