Tinubu Appoints Dr. Abdullahi, an Energy Specialist, as ECN's DG/CEO

President Bola Tinubu has granted his endorsement to the appointment of Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi as the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN). In an official statement issued by presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale on Monday night, it was revealed that Dr. Abdullahi brings to this role a wealth of experience, having dedicated over a decade of his career to the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and amassing significant expertise in both the Energy and Space Technology sectors.

Notably, Dr. Abdullahi's educational journey includes his most recent accomplishment of obtaining a Doctorate degree in Mechanical Engineering with a specialized focus on Renewable Energy. Following this, he pursued a Post-Doctoral Fellowship as a Research Associate within the esteemed School of Engineering at the University of Manchester.

The appointment reflects President Tinubu's earnest anticipation of Dr. Abdullahi's contribution to his administration's determined efforts to diversify the nation's energy resources. This diversification will be orchestrated in a unified manner throughout the government, with the ultimate objective of industrializing all corners of the country. This ambitious vision is underscored by the determination to liberate every citizen from the constraints of energy poverty. In the pursuit of these goals, Dr. Abdullahi's extensive background in energy and his recent academic achievements are expected to play a pivotal role.

The appointment of Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi as the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Energy Commission of Nigeria signifies a strategic step forward in Nigeria's pursuit of energy diversity and industrialization, underscoring the government's unwavering commitment to advancing the well-being of its citizens.