The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) has set October 2027 as the new completion date for the 570-megawatt Alaoji Combined Cycle Power Plant in Abia State, following delays that affected the project’s earlier timeline.
The Alaoji power project is one of Nigeria’s major electricity generation initiatives designed to strengthen power supply in the country, particularly in the South-East region.
The plant forms part of the National Integrated Power Project infrastructure aimed at expanding Nigeria’s electricity generation capacity.
The facility has experienced delays over the years due to logistical and operational challenges, prompting a revised completion schedule.
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NDPHC, Engr. Jennifer Adighije, disclosed the revised timeline during an oversight visit by the House of Representatives Committee on Power to the project site.
Adighije said the project currently stands at about 16 percent completion, noting that progress has improved compared to earlier stages of development.
She explained that the company had earlier expected the project to be completed before the end of the current year but had to adjust the timeline after reviewing project conditions.
According to her:
“Initially, we had envisaged that the project would be completed by the end of this year, but clearly that is not possible. With the revised schedule, we are now working towards completion by the third quarter of 2027.”
Adighije also said NDPHC directed the contractor to submit a recovery plan to accelerate construction after previous delays.
She added that the company has continued to meet its financial obligations to the contractor and is providing engineering support to ensure steady progress.
The completion of the Alaoji Combined Cycle Power Plant is expected to contribute 570 megawatts of electricity to Nigeria’s national grid.
Increased generation capacity is expected to support electricity supply in the South-East and other parts of the country.
Improved power generation infrastructure is also critical for industrial growth, business operations, and urban economic development across Nigeria.
