President Bola Tinubu has nominated Abdullahi Ramat as the new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).
This is contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
Alongside Ramat, two other nominees for commissioner positions are Abubakar Yusuf, who will oversee Consumer Affairs, and Dr. Fouad Animashun, who will handle Finance and Management Services.
Abdullahi Ramat, 39-year-old electrical engineer and administrator with a PhD in Strategic Management.
Abubakar Yusuf, nominated as Commissioner for Consumer Affairs, bringing expertise to protect consumer interests.
Animashun, nominated as Commissioner for Finance and Management Services, expected to leverage his skills in managing the financial aspects of NERC.
To prevent a leadership vacuum, President Tinubu has directed Ramat to assume office in an acting capacity pending Senate screening.
President Tinubu urged the nominees to utilise their knowledge and experience to effectively steer the commission and support the administration’s broader vision for the power sector.
Hensard Times reports that all nominations are subject to confirmation by the Senate.
