The Managing Director of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Usman Gur Mohammed, has been removed from office.
The Minister of Power, Sale Mamman, who ordered Mr Mohammed’s removal on Tuesday said the decision takes immediate effect.
He has being replaced with Engineer Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz, as Managing Director, in acting capacity.
The spokesperson to the Minister, Mr. Aaron Artimas, said the removal of Mr Mohammed was “part of the continuing measures to reposition and improve the performance of the power sector in the country.”
“The Honourable Minister of Power, Engineer Sale Mamman hereby announces major changes at the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN)
“The Honourable Minister has also confirmed the appointment of four directors who have been on acting capacity in the company for some time.
“They are Engineer Victor G. Adewunmi, Executive Director, Transmission Services Provider; Engineer J Lawal, Executive Director, Independent SystemsOperator; Ahmed Isa-Dutse, Executive Director, Finance & Accounts, and Justin I. Dodo, Executive Director, Human Resources & Corporate Services.
“All the changes and appointments have been approved by President Muhammadu Buhari,” Mr Artimas said.