President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Engr. Ahmad Salihijo Ahmad as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA).

This was disclosed by the Minister of Power, Engr. Mamman Sale in a statement on Tuesday morning.

His Special Adviser on Media and Communications, Mr. Aaron Artimas, who issued the statement in Abuja, said that Buhari also appointed Chief Olaniyi Alaba Netufo as the Executive Director – South West.

The statement also noted that the President appointed Eddi Mietuade Smith Julius as Non-Executive Director, South-South.

According to the statement, Ahmad is a renewable energy expert, who holds two Masters Degrees in Development Studies and Project Planning.

The statement added that the new CEO, has acquired vast knowledge and planning experience in power sector development.