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Tinubu appoints Ajiboye, Asabe Ali, others as new directors of Transmission Company of Nigeria

This was contained in a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, special adviser to the President on media and publicity.

• March 1, 2024
President Bola Tinubu (Credit: Presidency)
President Bola Tinubu (Credit: Presidency)

As part of his diligent efforts to substantially enhance the quality and quantity of electric power wheeled across the nation’s power grid, President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of four Nigerian professionals to serve as executive directors of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), for a renewable term of four years:

(1) Engineer Oluwagbenga E.A. Ajiboye — Executive Director, Transmission Service Provider

(2) Engineer Nafisatu Asabe Ali — Executive Director, Independent System Operations

(3) Ochije Ogini Chukwuka — Executive Director, Finance & Accounts

(4) Abiodun Foluso Afolabi — Executive Director, Human Resources & Corporate Services

The President expects that these Nigerians who have been appointed on the strength of their experience, competence level, qualifications, character, and dedication will commit themselves wholly to realising the innovative and expansive energy vision of his administration, in addition to delivering consistently excellent service to the Nigerian people.

Chief Ajuri Ngelale

Special Adviser to the President

(Media & Publicity)

March 1, 2024

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