The newly-appointed chairman of the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading, NBET, Sulaiman Argungu, has resumed at its corporate headquarters in Abuja with a call for collaboration to improve the nation’s electricity service.
Mr Argungu, who is also the National Organizing Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, was in company of other party leaders during the reception.
A statement released Wednesday in Abuja by his Special Assistant, Sani Galadima, said the reception had in attendance the Acting Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Johnson Akinnawo, alongside other Board of Directors and senior management staff of the company.
Speaking during the familiarization visit, the acting MD/CEO, who introduced the new Chairman to the staff, emphasised NBET’s critical role in maintaining stable and efficient electricity trading framework in Nigeria.
According to him, efforts are ongoing to enhance the country’s power sector.
In his remarks, Mr Argungu expressed appreciation for the warm reception extended to him and his entourage.
While acknowledging the NBET’s vital role in the electricity sector, Mr Argungu pledged to work closely with the board and management to improve electricity trading and supply in the country.
Mr Argungu also underscored the importance of collaboration among stakeholders in order to align with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda, while ensuring sustainable progress and efficiency in the sector.
The new NBET chairman further reaffirmed his commitment to advancing policies that would promote stability, transparency and innovation in electricity trading, with a strong focus on sustainable and renewable energy solutions.
