President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Prof. Shu’aibu Aliyu as the new Executive Secretary of the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), replacing Ahmed Aminu, who stepped down to pursue the 2027 governorship race in Adamawa State.
The development was disclosed in a State House press statement issued on Thursday by the President’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga.
In the same announcement, the President also renewed the tenure of Engineer Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz as Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) for a second and final term.
According to the statement, both decisions take immediate effect.
The presidency described Aliyu as a “distinguished academic and seasoned administrator” with extensive experience in research, education, and institutional leadership, noting that his appointment aligns with efforts to strengthen institutions in Nigeria’s petroleum sector and enhance capacity development in the energy industry.
“The President expects him to leverage his wealth of experience to reposition the PTDF for greater impact in human capital development, innovation, and strategic support for the oil and gas sector in line with national priorities,” the statement read.
On Abdulaziz’s reappointment, the presidency said the decision followed a thorough assessment of his performance, highlighting gains recorded in Nigeria’s power transmission system under his leadership.
It stated that the Transmission Company of Nigeria had made notable progress in grid stability, expansion of transmission capacity, and system modernisation, strengthening its role in the country’s electricity value chain.
The statement also noted that Abdulaziz, who has more than three decades of experience in the power sector, has contributed to regional electricity integration through his involvement with the West African Power Pool (WAPP).
President Tinubu urged both appointees to discharge their responsibilities with diligence, integrity, and a strong sense of national service, in line with his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
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