President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved two key leadership changes in Nigeria’s energy sector, appointing a new Executive Secretary for the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) and renewing the tenure of the Managing Director of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN).
The President has appointed Professor Shu’aibu Shehu Aliyu as the new Executive Secretary of the PTDF.
He replaces Ahmed Galadima Aminu, who recently resigned to pursue the 2027 governorship election in Adamawa State.
In a separate decision, President Tinubu renewed Engineer Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz’s appointment as MD/CEO of TCN for a second and final term.
In a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, both appointments, according to the release, take immediate effect.
Professor Aliyu, a distinguished academic and seasoned administrator, brings extensive experience in research, education, and institutional leadership.
President Tinubu expressed confidence in the new appointee, saying, “Professor Aliyu’s appointment underscores my administration’s commitment to strengthening key institutions in the petroleum sector. I expect him to leverage his wealth of experience to reposition the PTDF for greater impact in human capital development, innovation, and strategic support for the oil and gas sector in line with national priorities.”
Meanwhile, Engineer Abdulaziz’s tenure renewal followed what the Presidency described as a comprehensive assessment of his performance. Under his leadership, TCN has recorded notable improvements in grid stability, transmission capacity expansion, and system modernisation. The President also commended Abdulaziz’s regional contributions, stating, “Engr. Abdulaziz has strengthened regional electricity integration through his leadership in the West African Power Pool (WAPP). I urge him to continue discharging his responsibilities with diligence, integrity, and a strong sense of national service, in alignment with the Renewed Hope Agenda.”
President Tinubu directed both appointees to uphold the highest standards of accountability as they lead their respective agencies into this new chapter.
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