President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, appointed Abdullahi Garba Ramat as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).
In this article, TRIBUNE ONLINE highlights seven (7) things to know about the new NERC boss:
1. Age and Background: Abdullahi Ramat was born in 1985, making him 39 years old. He hails from Kano State and has a strong educational background in Electrical Engineering.
2. Education: Ramat graduated with a second-class upper division in Electrical Engineering from Bayero University, Kano. He also holds a PhD in Strategic Management from Lincoln University and executive certifications from top institutions like Harvard University, Google, and Microsoft.
3. Experience: Before his appointment as NERC Chairman, Ramat served as the Chairman of Ungogo Local Government Area in Kano State from 2021 to 2024. During his tenure, he implemented a cloud-based Enterprise Resource Planning system that increased internally generated revenue by over 300%.
4. Blockchain Innovation: Ramat championed Nigeria’s first blockchain-based decentralised e-identity system, facilitating the issuance of tamper-proof indigene and resident ID cards in Ungogo LGA.
5. Entrepreneurial Ventures: Ramat is the founder and CEO of AG Ramat Global Link and AG Ramat Global Apex, companies that provide engineering and technology-related services.
6. Philanthropy: Through the Ramat Foundation, he has carried out various philanthropic activities, including enrolling over 500 dropouts back into school, distributing writing materials to primary schools, and providing free artificial limbs to amputees.
7. Appointment: Ramat’s appointment as NERC Chairman is subject to Senate confirmation. He will serve in an acting capacity until then, overseeing regulation, consumer-related matters, and investor-related policies in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry.