Tinubu Names Aliyu Petroleum Technology Development Fund Executive Secretary

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Prof. Shu’aibu Shehu Aliyu as the executive secretary of the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF).

He replaces Ahmed Galadima Aminu, who recently resigned to contest the 2027 governorship election in Adamawa State.

President Tinubu has also renewed Engr. 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.

According to a statement by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, both appointments take immediate effect.

Prof. Aliyu is a distinguished academic and seasoned administrator with extensive experience in research, education and institutional leadership. His appointment underscores the President’s commitment to strengthening key institutions in the petroleum sector and advancing capacity development for Nigeria’s 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.

President Tinubu renewed Engr Abdulaziz’s 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), Onanuga said.

Tinubu urged both appointees to discharge their responsibilities with diligence, integrity and a strong sense of national service, in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda.