The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) has commenced a four-week routine maintenance exercise at its 430-megawatt Geregu Power Plant in Kogi State.
According to a statement issued on Saturday by the company’s Head of Corporate Communications and External Relations, Emmanuel Ojor, the inspection is being handled by the plant’s Original Equipment Manufacturer, Siemens Energy, as part of efforts to boost operational efficiency and sustain optimal generation levels.
During an inspection visit on Friday, NDPHC Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Jennifer Adighije, said the maintenance will enhance the plant’s reliability and output once completed.
“This is a planned outage, and the Siemens team has proactively mobilised to conduct extended minor inspections, alignment checks, and other related works to ensure the units operate optimally,” she said. “This is also a prelude to the major inspections we are planning for in the near future.”
Adighije reaffirmed the company’s commitment to maintaining strong operations and meeting its obligations to the national grid in line with President Bola Tinubu’s vision of universal electricity access.
“We are on top of things to ensure these units continue to operate efficiently. This will enable us to inject reliable, quality power into the national grid, powering homes, industries, and supporting national development,” she said.
Also speaking, NDPHC’s Executive Director, Generation, Abdullahi Kassim, said while a minor inspection typically takes about three weeks, four weeks were allocated to accommodate any unforeseen delays.
“From what we have seen, the condition of the machines is good. They are within operational tolerance limits, and we hope to complete the work within schedule,” he noted.
The Site Manager for Siemens Energy, Atiemie James, commended NDPHC management for its support and assured that the maintenance work would be delivered as planned.
The Geregu Power Plant, one of NDPHC’s key generation assets under the National Integrated Power Project (NIPP), remains a vital contributor to Nigeria’s electricity supply. The company said similar maintenance exercises would be carried out across its other facilities to sustain generation performance and ensure long-term equipment health.
