Commissioner of Power and Renewable Energy in Cross River State, Eka Williams, has congratulated Alhaji Abba Abubakar Aliyu on his recent appointment as the substantive Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency.
The appointment, which was announced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, comes at a time when experienced hands are needed to drive government policies towards energy efficiency through sustainable means.
In a message posted on his profile on Facebook and Instagram, Honourable Eka Williams described the appointment as well deserved.
“Today, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Abubakar Aliyu on his well-deserved appointment as the substantive Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This significant appointment comes at a crucial time when our nation is striving to enhance energy access and promote sustainable development across our rural communities.
“Mr. Aliyu’s extensive experience and unwavering commitment to advancing rural electrification initiatives make him the ideal leader to steer the REA towards achieving its mandate. I am confident that unde azr his stewardship, we will witness transformative changes that will not only improve energy access but also empower our rural populations, stimulate economic growth, and foster sustainable practices in line with our national energy goals.
“As the Chairman of the Forum of Commissioners for Power and Energy in Nigeria, I look forward to collaborating with Mr. Aliyu and the REA team to drive impactful projects that will illuminate our rural areas and uplift the lives of countless Nigerians.
“Together, we can harness the potential of renewable energy and ensure that no community is left behind in our quest for energy sustainability,” the commissioner said.
The appointment, effective from January 23, 2025, is for an initial term of four years.
Abubakar Aliyu has been acting as the agency’s managing director since March 2024 until his appointment in substantive capacity.
He has over 20 years of experience in energy and organisational development in the private and public sectors.
He has played key leadership roles in the on-grid and off-grid power sectors, as well as the water resources and transportation sectors of Nigeria’s economy.
Previously, he was 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).
In appointing hom, President Tinubu had anticipated that Aliyu would leverage his extensive expertise to further the REA’s mission of providing rural communities with reliable electric power and contributing to the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda on sustainable energy and power.
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