By Abdul Lauya
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Engr. Abdullahi Garba Ramat as the new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).
The 39-year-old electrical engineer will assume the position in acting capacity pending Senate confirmation, in line with the President’s directive to prevent a leadership vacuum at the commission.
Ramat, an academic and IT entrepreneur, holds degrees in Electrical Engineering, Telecom, and Strategic Management, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Communication and Wireless Networks.
He founded AG RAMAT GLOBAL LINKS, an IT-based company, while studying at Bayero University, Kano.
The President also nominated Mr. Abubakar Yusuf as Commissioner for Consumer Affairs and Dr. Fouad Olayinka Animashun as Commissioner for Finance and Management Services.
The nominations are subject to confirmation by the Senate, as required by law.
President Tinubu urged the appointees to bring their expertise to bear in advancing the administration’s vision for the power sector.
The announcement was contained in a statement signed by Presidential Spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, on Wednesday.
