President Bola Tinubu has appointed Professor Shu’aibu Shehu Aliyu as the new Executive Secretary of the Petroleum Technology Development Fund, PTDF, replacing Ahmed Galadima Aminu, who resigned to pursue his 2027 governorship ambition in Adamawa State.
The President also approved the renewal of the appointment of Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN for a second and final term.
Both appointments take immediate effect. According to a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the decisions reflect the administration’s commitment to strengthening key institutions in the energy and power sectors.
Professor Aliyu, described as a distinguished academic and seasoned administrator, is expected to leverage his experience in research, education, and institutional leadership to reposition the PTDF for greater impact, particularly in human capital development, innovation, and strategic support for Nigeria’s oil and gas industry.
The President also renewed Abdulaziz’s tenure following what was described as a comprehensive assessment of his performance leading the nation’s transmission network.
Under his leadership, the TCN has recorded improvements in grid stability, expansion of transmission capacity, and system modernisation, reinforcing its role in Nigeria’s electricity value chain.
Abdulaziz, who has over three decades of experience in the power sector, has also played a key role in strengthening regional electricity integration through his leadership in the West African Power Pool.
President Tinubu urged both appointees to discharge their duties with diligence, integrity, and a strong sense of national service, in line with the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
