Nigeria’s Vice-President Kashim Shettima has inaugurated a new electricity distribution facility in Maiduguri, Borno State, as part of a wider national effort to enhance energy access in underserved regions and stabilise infrastructure in the conflict-hit northeast.
The 7.5MVA injection substation, executed by the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), is expected to significantly improve power supply to Borno State University and surrounding communities. The facility includes 3km of high-voltage transmission lines, 2.5km of low-voltage distribution lines, and three 500KVA transformers.
Speaking at the launch, Shettima, who also chairs the NDPHC Board, described the project as a “milestone in the delivery of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope energy agenda,” aimed at ensuring nationwide electricity access through targeted infrastructure development.
“This is more than a technical installation; it’s a lifeline for communities in a region where stable electricity has long been elusive,” said Shettima.
The Managing Director of NDPHC, Jennifer Adighije, stressed the project’s importance in bridging the gap between power generation and end-user distribution. “It is not enough to generate electricity—we must ensure it reaches homes, universities, and businesses,” she noted.
NDPHC’s Executive Director for Networks, Bello Babayo, explained that the substation would enable the evacuation of 6 megawatts of electricity to local customers, greatly enhancing energy reliability in the area.
Local officials praised the project’s impact, with Abdulrahman Isa, Managing Director of Yola Electricity Distribution Company, calling it a “game-changer for service delivery” in the region.
The inauguration was timed to coincide with Eid celebrations, offering a symbolic gesture of renewed investment in community wellbeing.
