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President Bola Tinubu has appointed Professor Shu’aibu Shehu Aliyu as the new Executive Secretary of the Petroleum Technology Development Fund – PTDF in a bid to drive institutional reforms under the Renewed Hope Agenda.

Aliyu succeeds Ahmed Galadima Aminu, who resigned to pursue the 2027 governorship race in Adamawa State. Until this appointment, Aliyu served as the Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education.

A distinguished academic and seasoned administrator, Aliyu is expected to leverage his extensive background in research and institutional leadership to reposition the PTDF as a cornerstone for human capital development and innovation within the oil and gas industry.

Simultaneously, the President has renewed the appointment of Mr. Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Transmission Company of Nigeria – TCN for a second and final term. This renewal follows a comprehensive performance assessment that credited Abdulaziz with overseeing notable improvements in national grid stability and the expansion of transmission capacity.

With over thirty years of experience in the power sector, Abdulaziz has also played a pivotal role in regional electricity integration through his leadership within the West African Power Pool (WAPP), reinforcing TCN’s critical position in the nation’s electricity value chain.

The dual appointments, which take immediate effect, reflect the administration’s commitment to continuity and excellence in key national institutions. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga stated that the President expects both officials to discharge their duties with diligence and integrity, aligning their mandates with the strategic priorities of the Renewed Hope Agenda.

For the PTDF, this means a heightened focus on indigenous capacity building for the energy sector, while the TCN is tasked with further system modernization to ensure a more reliable power supply for Nigerians.

As Nigeria navigates complex transitions in both the petroleum and power sectors, these leadership choices underscore a preference for experienced administrators capable of driving technical growth. By blending Aliyu’s academic rigor with Abdulaziz’s deep industry expertise, the Tinubu administration aims to bridge the gap between institutional potential and operational efficiency. The President’s charge for “national service” serves as a directive for both men to prioritize transparency and impact as they lead these vital agencies through their next phases of development.