President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved the appointment of Professor Shu’aibu Shehu Aliyu as the new Executive Secretary of the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF). He succeeds Ahmed Galadima Aminu, who resigned to contest the 2027 governorship election in Adamawa State.

In a related development, the President has renewed the tenure of Engineer Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz as the 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, a distinguished academic and experienced administrator, brings extensive expertise in research, education, and institutional leadership to the PTDF. His appointment reflects the administration’s focus on strengthening critical institutions in the petroleum sector and promoting capacity development within Nigeria’s energy industry. The President expects him to enhance the PTDF’s impact on human capital development, innovation, and strategic support for the oil and gas sector.

Engineer Abdulaziz, who has over 30 years of experience in the power sector, has led TCN to significant improvements in grid stability, transmission capacity expansion, and system modernisation. His leadership has also contributed to regional electricity integration through the West African Power Pool (WAPP). The renewal of his appointment follows a thorough assessment of his performance and stewardship of the nation’s transmission network.

President Tinubu has called on both appointees to execute their duties with diligence, integrity, and a strong sense of national service, in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda.