Tinubu reconstitutes NERC board with Musiliu Oseni as chairman

By Muhyideen Jimoh

President Bola Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the Board of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) with Dr Musiliu Oseni as the new chairman.

The reconstitution of the Board followed the Senate’s confirmation of its members on Tuesday, presidential spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga said in a statement on Thursday in Abuja.

According to the statement, the President charged the board members to deepen and consolidate ongoing reforms in the power sector.

Tinubu also urged the new NERC members to discharge their responsibilities strictly in line with the letter and spirit of the Electricity Act, 2023.

Oseni, the new chairman of NERC began service as a Commissioner in January 2017 and was later appointed Vice Chairman of NERC.

His appointment as Chairman took effect from Dec. 1, 2025, and will subsist until the completion of his 10-year tenure, in line with the Electricity Act, 2023.

Dr Yusuf Ali was appointed Vice Chairman.

Ali was first appointed as a Commissioner in February 2022. His designation as Vice Chairman also took effect from Dec. 1, 2025, and will run until the completion of his first term.

Other members of the reconstituted board include Mr Nathan Shatti, Commissioner.

Shatti is serving a second term, having been first appointed as a Commissioner in January 2017.

Mr Dafe Akpeneye is also serving a second term as Commissioner, following his initial appointment in January 2017.

Mrs Aisha Kanti Bello is serving her second term, having first joined the Commission in December 2020.

Dr Chidi Ike is serving his first term, having been appointed as a Commissioner in February 2022.

Dr Fouad Animashaun was appointed Commissioner for his first term, effective December 2025.

Animashaun is an energy economist with extensive experience in the Nigerian power sector.

He most recently served as Executive Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission.

(NAN)