Jennifer Adighije, managing director of Niger Delta Power Holding Company, has called for the optimisation of Nigeria’s electricity infrastructure as a critical pathway to unlocking the country’s socio-economic transformation, saying reliable power remains the foundation for industrialisation, investment and sustainable national development.
Adighije made the call on Wednesday while delivering the Distinguished Alumni Lecture organised by the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Lagos (UNILAG). The lecture, titled “Optimising Electricity for Powering Nigeria’s New Socio-Economic Frontiers,” was held at the Engineering Lecture Theatre.
Returning to her alma mater, the NDPHC boss described the occasion as both an honour and a homecoming, expressing gratitude to the University of Lagos for equipping her with the academic foundation that has shaped her leadership journey in Nigeria’s power sector.
She said the lecture theme was timely, coming at a period when Nigeria’s electricity industry is undergoing far-reaching reforms aimed at expanding access, attracting investment and improving service delivery.
According to Adighije, electricity has become the “currency of development” in today’s global economy, stressing that nations with reliable and affordable power supply are better positioned to create jobs, attract investments, drive industrialisation, strengthen healthcare and education systems, and improve the overall quality of life of their citizens.
