NEMSA MD/CEO bows out, list achievements
Omeiza Bilal
The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA), Engr Aliyu Tukir Tahir has successfully completed his tenure.
According to a statement signed by NEMSA’s Head Communications & Protocol, Ama Umoren (Mrs), Engr Tahir’s tenure came to an end on 31st December 2025.
Engr. Tahir’s tenure was marked by notable strides in institutional strengthening, improved regulatory enforcement, enhanced operational efficiency, and renewed stakeholder confidence in NEMSA’s mandate of ensuring safety, quality, and compliance within the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry.
Under his leadership, the Agency recorded measurable progress in inspection, testing, certification, automation of service delivery processes, and strategic collaborations with key sector stakeholders.
In compliance with the Circular with Ref. No. SGF/OP//I/S.3/T/39 dated 28th August, 2019 from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) on End-of-Tenure Processes and Succession Guidelines for Heads of Extra-Ministerial Departments and Agencies, Engr. Tahir, upon the expiration of his tenure, formally handed over the affairs of the Agency to the most senior Executive Director, Corporate Services, Utsu P. Ashibel PhD, to act pending the appointment of a substantive Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer.
The handover was conducted strictly in accordance with the provisions of the SGF circular, which requires outgoing Chief Executive Officers to hand over to the next most senior officer of the establishment to ensure continuity, stability, and adherence to due process in public service administration.
NEMSA reassures stakeholders and the public that the Agency remains fully operational and steadfast in the delivery of its statutory responsibilities, with no disruption to its regulatory, inspection, certification, and safety oversight functions.
The Management and staff of NEMSA commend Engr. Aliyu Tukur Tahir FNSE, FNIPE for his dedicated service and leadership and reaffirm the Agency’s commitment to sustaining the reforms and progress achieved during his tenure.
