L-R: Managing Director/CEO, Nigeria Port Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho during a courtesy visit by the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Niger Delta Power Holding Company Limited (NDPHC), Engr. Jennifer Adighije to the Authority’s headquarters office in Lagos recently.
The Niger Delta Power Holding Company Limited (NDPHC) has commended the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) for facilitating the recovery of several abandoned NDPHC cargoes containing critical power equipment from seaports across Nigeria.
NDPHC Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Jennifer Adighije, made the commendation on Friday, August 21, 2026, during a courtesy visit by the NDPHC management team to the NPA headquarters in Marina, Lagos.
Adighije said the engagement was aimed at strengthening the strategic partnership between the two organisations and expanding cooperation in areas of mutual interest, particularly those affecting the delivery of critical power infrastructure.
She expressed appreciation to NPA Managing Director and CEO, Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, and his management team for their intervention in facilitating the recovery of the abandoned cargoes from different Nigerian seaports.
NPA intervention saved billions, NDPHC says
According to Adighije, the NPA’s intervention prevented significant financial losses and saved NDPHC several billions of naira that could otherwise have been lost.
She stressed that efficient logistics and the timely clearance of imported power equipment were critical to the successful execution of electricity infrastructure projects.
“Efficient logistics and timely clearance of critical equipment remain important to the successful implementation of power infrastructure projects,” she said, emphasising the need for sustained collaboration between institutions operating across Nigeria’s energy and maritime sectors.
The NDPHC chief executive said the company valued the support received from the ports authority and looked forward to deepening the relationship in ways that would benefit Nigeria’s power sector and the wider economy.
Logistics bottlenecks threaten infrastructure delivery
The recovery of the abandoned cargoes highlights the importance of port logistics to Nigeria’s power infrastructure development.
Power projects often depend on specialised equipment imported through the country’s seaports. Delays in cargo clearance, storage and transportation can increase project costs and postpone the commissioning of infrastructure required to improve electricity generation, transmission and distribution.
For NDPHC, which plays a major role in the development of Nigeria’s power infrastructure, recovering equipment already procured represents both a financial and operational gain.
The intervention also underscores the potential economic value of stronger coordination between agencies responsible for ports, logistics and infrastructure delivery.
NPA pledges continued support
Responding to the NDPHC delegation, Dantsoho welcomed the visit and reaffirmed the NPA’s commitment to partnerships that support national development and improve the welfare of Nigerians.
He congratulated NDPHC on its contributions to Nigeria’s power sector and said the NPA remained open to further engagement with the company.
Dantsoho assured the delegation of continued support for initiatives that advance the interests of both organisations and contribute to the growth of the national economy.
He also expressed his willingness to maintain an open channel for further discussions and partnerships.
Stronger energy-maritime cooperation
The NDPHC delegation included Executive Director, Corporate Services, Hon. Chukwuma Umeoji; Executive Director, Finance and Accounts, Mr Omololu Agoro; and Head, Expediting and Logistics, Rufai Ahmed.
The engagement comes against the backdrop of Nigeria’s continuing efforts to address infrastructure constraints in the electricity sector.
For the power industry, the significance of the NPA-NDPHC collaboration extends beyond the recovery of the affected cargoes. More efficient port clearance and logistics could reduce avoidable costs, minimise delays and improve the speed at which imported equipment is deployed to power projects.
As Nigeria seeks to expand electricity access and strengthen its power infrastructure, reducing logistical bottlenecks will remain critical. The recovery of the abandoned NDPHC equipment demonstrates how inter-agency cooperation can help protect public investment while accelerating the delivery of essential infrastructure.
