In a strategic maneuver to revitalize the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and uphold the tenets of transparency and accountability, President Bola Tinubu has appointed Umar Abdullahi Umar as the new Executive Director. This pivotal decision comes in the wake of a comprehensive investigation into financial irregularities within the agency, resulting in the suspension of Ahmad Salihijo Ahmad, along with three other executive directors.
Umar Abdullahi Umar, hailing from a distinguished lineage as the son of ex-Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano State and the current National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), brings with him a wealth of experience and a commitment to ethical leadership. His appointment signifies a strategic shift in the agency’s leadership landscape, aimed at instilling renewed vigor in its mission to provide rural electrification services across Nigeria.
Furthermore, President Tinubu’s decisive action underscores his unwavering dedication to elevating governance standards and prioritizing the welfare of Nigerians above individual interests. With a firm stance against corruption, Tinubu has initiated a wider investigation into the conduct of previous officials, exposing fraudulent misexpenditure amounting to over N1.2 billion.
As part of the agency’s restructuring, additional appointments have been made to key positions, including Abba Aliyu as Managing Director/CEO, Ayoade Gboyega as Executive Director of Corporate Services, Doris Uboh as Executive Director of the Rural Electrification Fund, and Olufemi Akinyelure as Head of Project Management Unit for the Nigeria Electrification Project. Each appointee is tasked with upholding the highest standards of integrity and efficiency in service delivery, aligning with President Tinubu’s vision for a transparent and accountable government.
In light of these developments, President Tinubu reiterates his commitment to fulfilling the aspirations of Nigerians for good governance and qualitative service delivery. Through strategic appointments and decisive actions, Tinubu aims to restore public trust in government institutions and ensure that critical services are delivered with utmost professionalism and integrity.
