Ladies crucial drivers of social, nationwide growth – NDPHC CEO

The Managing Director and Chief Govt Officer of the Niger Delta Energy Holding Firm, Jennifer Adighije, has stated the organisation is dedicated to sustaining a gender-friendly office that enables each men and women to thrive and attain their full skilled potential.

Adighije, who’s the primary lady to guide the corporate since its institution in 2005, made the remarks throughout an occasion organised by the corporate to commemorate Worldwide Ladies’s Day 2026, in line with a press release issued by the company on Tuesday.

Talking earlier than workers and invited visitors, the NDPHC boss stated the corporate had created an setting that encourages inclusiveness, collaboration, and assist amongst staff, no matter gender.

She additionally famous that though she at present serves as the one feminine member of the corporate’s government administration workforce, she has obtained overwhelming assist from colleagues throughout the organisation.

Adighije stated, “I’m a lady amongst males in management, main the administration as the one lady, however I have to say that I obtain unprecedented assist.

“I actually admire the assist of the workers, particularly on a day like this when the world celebrates the energy, resilience, and braveness of girls.”

She careworn that ladies play a crucial position in shaping financial and social progress, including that empowering girls has far-reaching advantages for households, communities, and nations.

In keeping with her, girls possess the capability to drive transformation throughout a number of sectors when given equal alternatives to contribute.

“Ladies are crucial drivers of social and nationwide growth. In case you empower a person, you could uplift a household. However while you empower a lady, you’ve got the potential to remodel a complete nation”, she stated.

She urged organisations and policymakers to proceed selling gender equality in workplaces and management positions, noting that such efforts are important for sustainable growth.

Reflecting on the theme of the corporate’s celebration, Adighije emphasised the significance of sacrifice, service, and collaboration in attaining significant progress.

She stated the philosophy of “give to achieve” highlights the concept that people and establishments have to be keen to contribute worth earlier than anticipating significant outcomes.

“If our beneficial properties are predicated upon our giving, then how we give will decide how we acquire. This requires sacrifice and recognition that all of us have obligations towards each other”, she said.

The NDPHC chief additionally inspired staff to assist each other of their skilled journeys and work collectively towards the organisation’s targets.

“We have to recognise that we can not stroll our profession journeys alone. We should assist one another and strengthen one another whereas additionally supporting the organisation”, she added.

Delivering a visitor lecture on the occasion, veteran broadcast journalist Eugenia Abu, urged feminine staff of the corporate to problem self-imposed limitations and try for excellence of their respective careers.

Abu inspired girls to construct confidence, pursue management alternatives, and contribute actively to organisational progress.

She emphasised that ladies should stay daring in pursuing their ambitions and never enable societal expectations to limit their potential.

In his remarks, the Govt Director of Company Providers on the firm, Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama, stated girls had been key contributors to the progress recorded by the organisation in recent times.

He famous that the corporate had skilled vital enhancements beneath Adighije’s management and urged feminine staff to proceed demonstrating dedication and professionalism of their duties.

In keeping with him, the contributions of girls throughout the organisation have helped strengthen its operational capability and company tradition.

Different executives additionally recommended the position of feminine workers in advancing the corporate’s mission.

The Govt Director of Technology, Abdullahi Kassim, and the Govt Director of Authorized Providers, Steven Andzenge, stated girls stay integral to the organisation’s progress and success.

They careworn that inclusive management and equal alternatives would proceed to drive the corporate’s growth.

PidomNigeria On-line stories that the Niger Delta Energy Holding Firm was established by the Federal Authorities in 2005 beneath the Nationwide Built-in Energy Undertaking to handle Nigeria’s electrical energy technology and infrastructure gaps.

The corporate operates a number of energy crops and transmission tasks throughout the nation and performs a strategic position in enhancing electrical energy provide inside Nigeria’s energy sector.