Energy and Power
Argungu visits NBET, advocates stakeholder collaboration in electricity sector
The newly appointed Chairman of the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading (NBET) Company, Dr. Sulaiman Muhammad Argungu, along with the Board of Directors and other company leaders, has pledged to drive reforms aimed at improving efficiency in Nigeria’s electricity market.
This commitment was reiterated during Argungu’s visit to the organization’s headquarters on Tuesday.
Dr. Argungu, who also serves as the National Organizing Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), was received by the NBET management team, led by Acting Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Johnson Akinnawo, FCA, alongside the Board of Directors and senior executives.
A statement issued by Sani Galadima, Special Assistant to the APC National Organizing Secretary, confirmed the visit.
During the familiarization meeting, Mr. Akinnawo formally introduced Dr. Argungu to the Board and provided an overview of NBET’s operations, strategic objectives, and key initiatives. He highlighted the company’s pivotal role in ensuring a stable and efficient electricity trading framework in Nigeria, as well as ongoing efforts to strengthen the country’s power sector.
In his remarks, Dr. Argungu expressed gratitude for the warm welcome and acknowledged NBET’s critical function in the electricity value chain. He pledged to work closely with the Board and management to enhance electricity trading and supply in alignment with the government’s broader energy agenda.
Emphasizing the importance of synergy among stakeholders, Argungu reaffirmed his commitment to supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda. He underscored the need for policies that promote stability, transparency, and innovation, particularly in advancing sustainable and renewable energy solutions.
Dr. Argungu was accompanied by key APC officials, including Deputy National Organizing Secretary Nze Chidi Duru, Director of Organizing Dr. Suleiman Wambai, and Director of Election Management Tasi’u Muhammed. Others in his delegation included Special Assistant to the National Chairman Dr. Niyi Akinsiju, Chief of Staff to the Deputy National Organizing Secretary Dr. Ugboaja Stanley, and staff from the Directorate of Organizing.
