NERC @20: Oseni pours glowing tributes on ex-Chairmen, others
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By Chris Ochayi
The Vice Chairman of Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, Musiliu Oseni has poured encomiums on the past Chairmen, whom he said have contributed immensely to the power sector reform journey.
Oseni spoke at the just concluded technical session to mark the 20th anniversary of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, in Abuja.
Those who received accolade include the pioneer NERC Chairman, Dr. Ransome Owan, Dr. Sam Amadi, Prof James Momoh and the immediate past Chairman,
Engr. Sanusi Garba.
Oseni recalled that, “Twenty years ago, the Electric Power Sector Reform Act established the Commission with a clear mandate to provide regulatory oversight of the Nigerian Power Sector.
“Many individuals and institutions have contributed immensely since the beginning of this journey. We express our profound appreciation to all the stakeholders that have contributed to the power sector reform journey or have supported the work of the Commission since inception.
“Our recognition and appreciation go to Dr. Ransome Owan led set of commissioners for working tirelessly to set up an institution that has become a brand today.
“We thank Dr. Sam Amadi led group for providing regulatory oversight of the power sector reform. We appreciate Prof James Momoh for his contribution and dream of a robust and automated power system.
“We appreciate Engr. Sanusi Garba for building and nurturing the Commission to become a regulatory institution of repute. Your great attention to details, constant probing and what you term ‘simple clarification’ have gone a long way in making the Commission a formidable regulatory institution.
“I also recognise the contribution of some of the past staff of the Commission who had had the opportunity of leading this great institution at a certain period.
‘To my former and current commissioner colleagues (group Sanusi), thank you for your contribution. To our dependable staff, kindly accept our profound gratitude! Our great assets are the formidable staff we have built and we take pride in them.
“To all our hardworking staff, both past and present, you are the real deal!”
