President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Shu’aibu Shehu Aliyu as the new Executive Secretary of the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), while also renewing the tenure of Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN).
Both appointments take immediate effect, according to a statement issued on Thursday by the President’s Special Adviser, Bayo Onanuga.
Professor Aliyu replaces Ahmed Galadima Aminu, who resigned his position to pursue his governorship ambition in Adamawa State ahead of the 2027 elections.
The Presidency described the new PTDF Executive Secretary as a distinguished academic and seasoned administrator with extensive experience in research, education, and institutional leadership. It noted that his appointment reflects the administration’s commitment to strengthening critical institutions in the petroleum sector.
According to the statement, President Tinubu expects Aliyu to deploy his expertise to reposition the PTDF for greater impact, particularly in human capital development, innovation, and strategic support for Nigeria’s oil and gas industry in line with national priorities.
In the power sector, the President approved the renewal of Abdulaziz’s appointment as TCN Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer for a second and final term, following what was described as a comprehensive assessment of his performance.
Under Abdulaziz’s leadership, the Transmission Company of Nigeria has recorded improvements in grid stability, expansion of transmission capacity, and modernisation of national grid infrastructure.
The statement also highlighted his over three decades of experience in the power sector, as well as his contributions to strengthening regional electricity integration through leadership engagements within the West African Power Pool.
President Tinubu charged both appointees to discharge their responsibilities with diligence, integrity, and a strong sense of national service, in alignment with the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
