Some concerned staff of the Niger Delta Power Holding
Company (NDPHC) have raised the alarm over alleged massive corruption and
reckless spending under the leadership of the Managing Director, Jennifer
Adighije.
They called on the Economic and Financial Crimes
Commission (EFCC) and the Presidency to launch an urgent investigation.
In an open letter titled “NDPHC Is Bleeding Under Mismanagement”, the workers alleged that despite hopes that Adighije would bring reform and results, the company “has not added a single megawatt” to Nigeria’s power supply during her tenure.
One of the issues raised is a proposed ₦900million
budget for a “25-Year Celebration”, which the staff described as “a useless
‘25-Year Celebration’” that “adds zero value to the power sector.”
They claimed the event has “no new project” and “no
improved supply,” describing it instead as “a money-siphoning jamboree.”
The letter also accused the MD of “flying private jets on
official trips,” questioning whether “this is what the President mandated,”
especially at a time when Nigerians face persistent power shortages.
The petition further alleges the use of “expensive media
consultants,” stating that “teams of media handlers follow her around — paid
with public funds — while the company collapses internally.”
In addition, staff accuse the MD of “promotion exam
manipulations,” claiming she “changed the promotion cut-off marks to favour her
loyalists.”
According to them, workers have already submitted a “Save
Our Career” petition to the NDPHC Board headed by Vice President, Kashim
Shettima.
They say the situation has led to demotivation, fear and
anxiety, high staff exit and a collapse in productivity.
Another Allegation Concerns A “₦20
Million Donation Scandal.”
The petition cites a viral video showing the MD giving
Nollywood actress Sarah Martins “₦20
million in foreign currency,”
which she allegedly said came from Seyi Tinubu.
According to the staff, “Seyi later denied making such a
donation,” prompting questions such as “So where did the money come from? Why
is the MD distributing massive cash gifts? Who approved it?”
The petition concludes that there has been “Zero Impact.
Zero Value. Zero Megawatts,” insisting that there are “no new power project(s),
no improvement in generation, no legacy,” only “waste, extravagance and media
drama.”
The workers call on the EFCC and the Presidency to
investigate, urging authorities to audit the ₦900million
event budget, investigate the ₦20million cash giveaway,
review private jet expenses, probe HR manipulations, and stop reckless
spending.
They stress that “Nigeria cannot allow NDPHC to become
another playground for waste and corruption,” adding that “NDPHC belongs to
Nigerians — not one individual.”
A now viral video had shown Adighije, presenting a sum of
N20million in foreign currencies to Sarah Martins, claiming that the money was
donated to her by Seyi Tinubu.
The President's son, Seyi however denied being behind the
donation.
Martins had accused personnel of the Lagos State Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI) unit of harassing her by seizing her cooking gas cylinder, among other items, used to prepare free meals for the
less privileged.
The controversial incident occurred during a charity
outreach in the Ikate area of Lekki, Lagos.
Defending its actions, the Lagos government noted that
Martins violated environmental and safety regulations by engaging in
unauthorised street cooking on a public road median.
Martins had taken to Instagram to express her gratitude
for the N20 million donation.
She had thanked Seyi, the son of President Bola Tinubu,
and the Noella Foundation — an organisation directed by his wife Layla.
However, Seyi dismissed the claim that he was the donor.
While commenting on the development, he had clarified
that while he was aware of the situation, the donation itself came from a group
of his friends.
He explained that his friends, “moved by compassion,”
raised the funds to help Martins secure a proper location for her activities
after her “encounter with the law”.
However, a viral clip showed Adighije presenting Martins
with US dollars amounting to N20 million.
“Seyi asked me to give this to you. He is out of the
country. When he comes back he said I should let you know he will see you and
expect you to be able to get a shop with this,” the government top official is
heard saying in the clip.
The video also showed Martins becoming emotional while
appreciating Seyi.
Seyi however, insists that he would not support an action
that breaks the law, while denying the donation.
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