President Bola Tinubu has taken a significant stride in fortifying the nation’s power grid by granting approval for the appointment of four distinguished Nigerian professionals to serve as Executive Directors of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN).
In an official statement issued by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, it was elucidated that these appointments, secured for a renewable term of four years, are poised to enhance both the quality and quantity of electric power transmitted across the country.
The newly appointed Executive Directors are as follows:
- Engineer Oluwagbenga E.A. Ajiboye – Executive Director, Transmission Service Provider
- Engineer Nafisatu Asabe Ali – Executive Director, Independent System Operations
- Ochije Ogini Chukwuka – Executive Director, Finance and Accounts
- Abiodun Foluso Afolabi – Executive Director, Human Resources & Corporate Services
Ngelale underscored that these appointments epitomize President Tinubu’s unwavering dedication to ensuring that individuals possessing the requisite experience, competence, qualifications, character, and dedication are entrusted with pivotal roles to advance the nation’s energy agenda.
Furthermore, Ngelale emphasized President Tinubu’s expectations for the newly appointed Executive Directors to wholeheartedly commit themselves to realizing his administration’s innovative and expansive energy vision. They are also tasked with the steadfast delivery of exceptional service to the Nigerian populace.
These appointments herald a significant milestone in President Tinubu’s relentless endeavors to rejuvenate Nigeria’s energy sector and address the escalating demands for electricity throughout the nation.
