Group launches phase two consultation tour for Ndokwa independent power project
The Step Down IPP Ndokwa Nation Movement has announced the commencement of its second phase of consultation, aimed at translating community demands regarding the Independent Power Project (IPP) into tangible outcomes.
The announcement comes after an earlier series of peaceful protests in Kwale and Abuja, which, despite generating positive documentation, fell short of delivering concrete results for the Ndokwa people.
The phase two consultation tour is described by movement leaders as a “structured dialogue” initiative designed to engage key stakeholders at both the federal and state levels.
The goal is to secure firm commitments for the immediate step-down of the IPP and ensure that these commitments result in reliable electricity supply for Ndokwa communities.
According to the official statement, the consultation tour seeks to:
Engage top federal and state officials in discussions on the IPP project.
Translate political commitments into actionable steps that benefit Ndokwa communities directly.
Establish monitoring mechanisms to ensure accountability and transparency in project execution.
target participants
The consultations will involve stakeholders across multiple tiers of governance, including:
federal level, Minister of Power
Minister of Budget and National Planning, Executive members of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), relevant senior officials in the Presidency
state level, Governor of Delta State and Deputy Governor, members of the State House of Assembly representing Ndokwa constituencies, Chairpersons of Ndokwa West, Ndokwa East, and Ukwuani Local Government Areas,
Senator Prince Ned Nwoko (Delta North) and other National Assembly members from the region.
The movement outlined a four-step process for the engagement:
pre-meeting briefings to clarify community expectations and compile data on the current status of the IPP.
Round-table dialogues with each stakeholder group, addressing timelines, funding, and technical steps necessary for project step-down, joint resolution drafting to document agreed-upon actions, responsibilities, and monitoring strategies, community feedback sessions to educate residents on outcomes and gather further input for future phases.
Leaders of the movement have stated that the consultations aim to produce: Written commitments from both federal and state authorities to expedite the IPP step-down, a detailed timeline for implementation and a framework for ongoing community oversight and increased awareness among Ndokwa residents of the steps being taken to secure electricity access and their role in ensuring accountability.
Comrade Henry Franklin, Convener of Light Up Ndokwa Nation, called on all Ndokwa sons and daughters, traditional leaders, youth groups, and civil society organisations to actively participate in the consultation process.
He emphasised the need to support scheduled meetings and disseminate accurate information, highlighting that the State Government has the capacity to resolve the issue and obtain reimbursement from the Federal Government, potentially eliminating the need for further campaigns within Ndokwa.
“This initiative is about turning protest into permanent solutions. Every household in Ndokwa deserves light, and it is our collective responsibility to make that a reality,” Franklin said.
For more information, residents are encouraged to contact Comrade Henry Franklin via WhatsApp at +44 7466 417895.
