President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Engr. Abdullahi Garba Ramat as the new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).
The announcement was made by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, via a press statement released Thursday.
Engr. Ramat, a 39-year-old electrical engineer with a PhD in Strategic Management, brings a wealth of experience and a reputation for administrative efficiency. He is expected to take over in an acting capacity pending his confirmation by the Nigerian Senate.
To further strengthen the leadership of NERC, the President also approved the appointments of:
- Mr. Abubakar Yusuf as Commissioner for Consumer Affairs
- Dr. Fouad Olayinka Animashun as Commissioner for Finance and Management Services
President Tinubu charged the appointees to bring innovation and integrity into the commission’s regulatory role as the administration intensifies efforts to stabilize Nigeria’s power sector.
Crackdown on Indiscipline in the Correctional Service
In a related development, the Federal Government has dismissed 15 officers of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) for gross misconduct following a disciplinary review.
According to a statement from NCoS spokesperson Umar Abubakar, the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) reviewed 224 disciplinary cases. The outcomes included:
- 15 dismissals
- 59 demotions
- 42 written warnings
The disciplinary actions were based on recommendations by the Board’s Disciplinary and General Purpose Committee (BDGPC), aimed at ensuring professionalism and accountability in the service.
“These measures reflect the government’s commitment to sanitizing the system and promoting high ethical standards,” the statement added.
