By Lagos Panorama Correspondent
Abuja, December 18, 2025
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the Board of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) following the Senate’s confirmation of the nominees on December 16, 2025.
A statement issued by the State House on Thursday listed Dr. Mulisiu Olalekan Oseni as Chairman of the reconstituted Board. Dr. Oseni, who joined the Commission as a Commissioner in January 2017 and later served as Vice Chairman, assumed office as Chairman on December 1, 2025. His appointment will run until the completion of his 10-year tenure in line with the provisions of the Electricity Act, 2023.
Dr. Yusuf Ali was named Vice Chairman of the Commission. He was first appointed as a Commissioner in February 2022, with his designation as Vice Chairman taking effect from December 1, 2025, and set to last until the end of his first term.
Other members of the reconstituted Board include Mr. Nathan Rogers Shatti and Mr. Dafe Akpeneye, both serving second terms after their initial appointments in January 2017. Aisha Mahmud Kanti Bello is also serving a second term, having been first appointed
