Buhari approves appointment of Ahmad Salihijo Ahmad as the MD of Rural Electrification Agency

According to reports gathered President Buhari has appointed Engr. Ahmad Salihijo Ahmad as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA).

 

It has been gathered that the Minister of Power, Engr. Mamman Sale revealed this in a statement through his Special Adviser on Media and Communications, Aaron Artimas.

The statement issued in Abuja, said that Buhari also appointed Chief Olaniyi Alaba Netufo as the Executive Director – South West.    

 

The statement also added that the President has also appointed Eddi Mietuade Smith Julius as Non-Executive Director, South-South. According to Artimas statement, Ahmad is a renewable energy expert, who holds two Masters Degrees in Development Studies and Project Planning.  

 

The new CEO, said the statement, has acquired vast knowledge and planning experience in power sector development.