President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of Dr Abdullahi Mustapha as the new Director General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN).
This decision, confirmed by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, shows the government’s move in revolutionizing the energy sector for the purpose of national industrialization and enhanced economic diversification.
Dr Abdullahi Mustapha, who brings a wealth of experience from his tenure of over a decade in the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), is set to leverage his profound expertise in both the energy and space technology domains. His leadership is expected to steer the ECN towards effectively addressing the challenges of energy generation, distribution, and management in Nigeria.
With an emphasis on bolstering the energy sector, President Tinubu has expressed confidence in Dr Mustapha’s ability to drive forward the government’s ambitious agenda of energy diversification, with a particular focus on harnessing renewable energy sources and ensuring equitable access to electricity across all regions.
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Dr Mustapha’s vast experience, particularly in the energy and space technology sectors, positions him as a key asset in implementing sustainable energy solutions and fostering strategic partnerships both nationally and internationally.
