Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has confirmed Abba Aliyu as the substantive Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA).
Aliyu has been acting in this role since March 2024 and brings over 20 years of experience in energy and organizational development to the position.
With his extensive background in the on-grid and off-grid power sectors, as well as water resources and transportation, Aliyu is well-equipped to lead the REA.
His previous roles include Head of the Project Management Unit at the Nigeria Electrification Project, General Manager of Corporate Services, Projects, and Research, and Deputy General Manager at Nigeria Bulk Electricity Trading PLC (NBET).
President Tinubu expects Aliyu to utilize his expertise to further the REA’s mission of providing reliable electric power to rural communities.
This aligns with the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which focuses on sustainable energy and power.
Aliyu’s appointment is for an initial term of four years, effective from January 23, 2025.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
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