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President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Engr. Abdullahi Garba Ramat as Director General of the Nigerian Electricity Regulation Commission (NERC).
Engr. Ramat has over 15 years of experience in Nigeria’s energy landscape, specializing in regulatory governance, power sector transformation, and technology integration.
He is a PhD holder in Strategic Management and a licensed electrical engineer.
Naija News reports that Dr. Ramat has led institutional reforms across public and private sectors, driving sustainability, efficiency, and digital modernization. Recognized for translating strategic policy into scalable solutions, with a reputation for aligning multi-stakeholder interests in complex regulatory environments.
His educational qualifications include a PhD, Strategic Management from Lincoln University College, M.Tech, Electronics & Telecommunications from Jodhpur National University and a B.Eng, Electrical Engineering from Bayero University Kano
Key Qualifications:
-Grid Modernization: Deployed smart grid and IoT solutions, reducing infrastructure costs by 40%.
-Policy Innovation: Pioneered blockchain-based e-governance in Kano, tripling LGA revenue.
-Leadership Excellence: Former MD of KASMA and Executive Chairman of Ungogo LGA, driving institutional performance and energy reforms.
Core Competencies:
-Regulatory Governance (Licensing, Tariffs, Compliance)
-Power Sector Reforms (Grid Modernization, Renewables, PPPs)
-Tech Innovation (Smart Metering, IoT, Blockchain, e-Governance)
-Strategic Leadership (Revenue Optimization, Stakeholder Engagement)
Professional Experience:
Executive Chairman, Ungogo LGA (2021–2024)
-Launched Nigeria’s first blockchain-based e-identity platform with over 25,000 users.
-Digitized local revenue systems, achieving 300% revenue growth.
-Developed and deployed the LURA software, reducing asset vandalism by 22%.
Managing Director, KASMA (2019–2020)
-Retrofitted 15,000+ public streetlights with smart LED systems, saving ₦250M annually.
-Spearheaded licensing processes for the Tiga Independent Power Project (IPP).
-Advanced energy efficiency frameworks across state infrastructure.
Director, AG Ramat Global Electrical/Electronics Ltd (2010–Present)
-Advised state utilities on tariff structuring and compliance.
-Piloted smart metering initiatives that reduced revenue losses by 30%.
-Supported utility digitization projects and infrastructure audits.
Academic & Technical Engagement:
-Adjunct Lecturer in Energy Policy and Strategic Management – Kano State Polytechnic, Al-Istiqama University
Technical Training:
-Civic Leadership – Harvard University (via YALI)
-Power Transmission – Gonzaga University
-Azure Solutions Architect – Microsoft
Policy & Regulatory Impact:
-Translated the Renewed Hope Manifesto into Hausa, reaching over 2 million people.
-Designed ERP system for Ungogo LGA, adopted as a policy case study by NERC.
-Chaired Technical Committee on Tiga IPP licensing.
-Served as Kano State Representative – NERC Consumer Forum (2019–2020).
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