AEDC appoints 4th CEO in 11 months
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has announced the appointment of Engr Chijioke Okwuokenye as the acting Managing Director, with immediate effect. A statement by its Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications, Adefisayo Akinsanya, said the appointment, which is part of the transformation agenda of the company, will see Engr Okwuokenye drive the positioning of AEDC […]
Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC)
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has announced the appointment of Engr Chijioke Okwuokenye as the acting Managing Director, with immediate effect.
A statement by its Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications, Adefisayo Akinsanya, said 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.
It added that prior to his 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, “Chijioke Okwuokenye 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.”
The company also announced the appointment of Olumide Jerome as the Chief Operating Officer. Prior to this, Jerome 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.