By Abdullahi Mukhtar Algasgaini
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Shu’aibu Shehu Aliyu as the new Executive Secretary of the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), replacing Ahmed Galadima Aminu, who resigned to contest the 2027 governorship election in Adamawa State.
In a separate decision, the President renewed the appointment of Engineer Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) for a second and final term.
Both appointments take immediate effect.
Professor Aliyu, until his new role, served as Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education. Described as a distinguished academic and seasoned administrator, he brings extensive experience in research, education, and institutional leadership.
The President expects him to leverage his background to reposition the PTDF for greater impact in human capital development, innovation, and strategic support for Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.
Engineer Abdulaziz’s reappointment followed a comprehensive assessment of his performance, during which the TCN recorded notable improvements in grid stability, transmission capacity expansion, and system modernisation. With over three decades of experience in the power sector, he has also strengthened regional electricity integration through his leadership role in the West African Power Pool (WAPP).
President Tinubu urged both appointees to discharge their duties with diligence, integrity, and a strong sense of national service, in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda.
