Tinubu Asks Senate To Confirm Power Agency’s Commissioners

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has submitted a new request to the Senate, seeking the confirmation of two nominees for appointment as commissioners of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).

The letter, addressed to the upper chamber, was read during yesterday’s plenary by Senate President Godswill Akpabio.

In the communication, Tinubu cited Section 35(1) and (3) of the Electricity Act 2023 as the legal basis for the nominations, noting that the appointments were being presented for legislative approval in accordance with statutory requirements.

“Distinguished Senate President, Request for Confirmation of Appointment of Commissioners for the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). In accordance to the provisions of section 35 subsection 1 and 3 of the Electricity Act 2023, I am pleased to present for confirmation by the Senate the appointment of the following two persons as commissioners in the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission,” the letter read.

The nominees are Aisha Mahmoud Kanti-Bello, Commissioner (Reappointment), Fouad Animashaun, Commissioner (New Appointment).

Tinubu noted that the new request “supersedes my earlier submission via a letter dated 6th August, 2025.”

He appealed for swift legislative action on the nominations, saying: “While I hope that the Senate will consider and confirm the nominees expeditiously, please accept, Distinguished Senate President, Distinguished Senators, the assurances of my highest consideration and personal regards.”