President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has appointed Prof. Shu’aibu Shehu Aliyu as the new Executive Secretary of the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF).
Prof. Aliyu replaces Ahmed Galadima Aminu, who recently resigned to participate in the 2027 governorship election in Adamawa State.
The President has also renewed Engineer Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz’s appointment as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) for a second and final term.
Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, who announced the development in a statement on Thursday, said both appointments take immediate effect.
The statement described Prof. Aliyu, the new PTDF helmsman, as a distinguished academic and seasoned administrator with extensive experience in research, education, and institutional leadership.
It said his appointment underscores the President’s commitment to strengthening key institutions in the petroleum sector and advancing capacity development for Nigeria’s energy industry.
According to the statement, 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.
On TCN boss, Engineer Abdulaziz, the statement said President Tinubu renewed his appointment following a comprehensive assessment of his performance and leadership of the nation’s transmission network.
Under his stewardship, TCN has recorded notable improvements in grid stability, transmission capacity expansion, and system modernisation, reinforcing its critical role in Nigeria’s electricity value chain.
Engr. Abdulaziz brings over three decades of experience in the power sector and has also strengthened regional electricity integration through his leadership in the West African Power Pool (WAPP).
The statement said President Tinubu urged both appointees to discharge their responsibilities with diligence, integrity, and a strong sense of national service, in alignment with the Renewed Hope Agenda.
