Hope for Isoko, Ndokwa Communities as Long-Abandoned Power Projects Set for Revival

Residents and businesses across several communities in the Isoko and Ndokwa areas may soon experience improved electricity supply as plans emerge for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of critical power infrastructure that has suffered years of neglect and vandalism.

A tender notice issued by the Delta State Ministry of Energy reveals that major electricity projects are being planned to reconnect communities, strengthen power distribution, and address longstanding challenges that have affected economic activities and daily life in the affected areas.

One of the projects involves the construction of a 33kV high-voltage transmission line from Emevor through Otor-Owhe to Isoko Roundabout. The project is expected to improve electricity access for communities along the corridor and boost commercial activities that have been hampered by unreliable power supply.

The government also plans to rehabilitate vandalised sections of the existing 33kV power line between Iyede and Ellu in Isoko North Local Government Area, a development many residents hope will bring an end to the persistent outages experienced in the area.

In Ndokwa West, communities along the Abbi–Emu-Obodeti–Kwale axis are also expected to benefit from the planned reconstruction of a vandalised 33kV line linking the area to the 7.5MVA injection substation in Kwale. The project is seen as a major step toward restoring stable electricity to homes, schools, healthcare facilities, and businesses.

Beyond the rural communities, there are plans to upgrade the transformer at the state-owned Independent Power Plant substation in Asaba from 500kVA to 1,000kVA, a move aimed at improving the overall efficiency of the power network.

For many residents and business owners who have endured years of poor electricity supply, the proposed projects offer hope that reliable power may finally return, helping local economies grow and improving living conditions across the affected communities.

Bidding for the projects is expected to close on June 30, 2026, after which contracts will be awarded and work is expected to commence.