Zainab Ahmed is the New Chairman of NBET

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the reconstituted board of directors of the Nigeria Bulk Electricity Trading Company Plc (NBET).

Zainab Ahmed, the minister of finance, budget and national planning has been chosen to shoulder the responsibility of the board as The Chairman. In her remarks, she showed gratitude to the President for trust in her ability.

Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed

Minister of Finance, Budget & National Planning of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

ADDING ANOTHER FEATHER TO ME, AS BOARD CHAIR - NBET Plc


I'm humbled to accept the appointment and as usual, I bow to serve with all sincerity and equality to Nigerians.

I'm honored and thankful to Mr. President!

God bless 

The reconstituted board was announced in a statement signed by Yunusa Tanko Abdullahi.

Members of the reconstituted NEBT board are:

• Zainab Ahmed, the minister of finance, budget and national planning – chairman
• Alexander Okoh, a representative from Bureau of Public Enterprises (80% shareholder in NBET) – non–executive director
• Patience Oniha, director-general of Debt Management Office – non-executive director
• Ben Akabueze, director-general of Budget Office of the Federation – non-executive director
• A non-executive director to represent the ministry of power to be represented by staff, not below the level of a director
• Suleyman Ndanusa, former director-general of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) – non-executive director (independent)
• Mustapha Balarabe Shehu, former president of the Nigeria Society of Engineers (NSE) – non-executive director (independent)
• Adeyeye O. Adepegba – non-executive director (independent)
• Marilyn Amobi – managing director/ chief executive officer.

8/5/2020 - 8:33 pm