By Ejire Folakunmi
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Shu’aibu Shehu Aliyu as the new Executive Secretary of the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF).
He succeeds Ahmed Galadima Aminu, who recently resigned to pursue his ambition in the 2027 governorship election in Adamawa State.
The President also approved the renewal of Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz as Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) for a second and final term.
Both appointments take immediate effect.
Until his new role, Professor Aliyu served as Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Mass Literacy Adult and Non-Formal Education. He is widely regarded as a seasoned academic and administrator with extensive experience in research, education, and institutional leadership.
His appointment, according to the Presidency, reflects a commitment to strengthening key institutions in the petroleum sector and advancing human capital development in Nigeria’s energy industry. The President expects him to leverage his expertise to reposition PTDF for greater impact in innovation, capacity building, and strategic support for the oil and gas sector.
President Tinubu renewed Abdulaziz’s tenure following a comprehensive review of his performance in leading the country’s transmission network.
Under his leadership, TCN has recorded improvements in grid stability, expansion of transmission capacity, and system modernisation, reinforcing its role in Nigeria’s electricity value chain.
With over three decades of experience in the power sector, Abdulaziz has also contributed to regional electricity integration through his leadership in the West African Power Pool (WAPP).
The President urged both appointees to carry out their responsibilities with diligence, integrity, and a strong sense of national service, in line with the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
