The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has made a significant leadership change as it appointed Engr. Chijioke Okwuokenye as the acting managing director with immediate effect. Okwuokenye replaces Victor Ojelabi as managing director.
AEDC’s Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications, Adefisayo Akinsanya, made the announcement in a statement on Monday, July 22, 2024.
According to Akinsanya, the appointment, which is part of the transformation agenda of the company, will see Engr. Okwuokenye drive the positioning of AEDC as the foremost, customer-focused electricity distribution company in the Nigerian power sector.
She said, “Prior to his (Okwuokenye) appointment, he served as the company’s Chief Operating Officer, where he oversaw strategic support units and embedded generation projects of the company. He brings to the role a wealth of experience and expertise in the power sector, as well as a passion for the attainment of the vision for the Nigerian electricity supply industry.”
Speaking on the appointment, the Chairman of the Board of Directors, Dr. Stanley I. Lawson, said, “ChijiokeOkwuokenye is an experienced leader who has been a part of the company’s transformation agenda
and is well suited to drive its corporate turnaround. I am confident that, with his technical and commercial background, he will continue to drive value for all AEDC stakeholders.”
In a related development, the company also announced the appointment of Olumide Jerome as the Chief Operating Officer (COO).
“Prior to this, he served as one of the company’s Chief Business Officers. He will drive efficiency and operational excellence across the company as part of his new responsibilities,” she noted.
Last week, the energy company, while highlighting a series of initiatives it is taking to enhance operations and service delivery for customers, announced its stance against energy theft and illegal connections to ensure fairer billing for all customers as well as minimise system losses.
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