Political advocate and APC stalwart Alwan Hassan has renewed his call for the Nigerian Senate to revisit and conclude the confirmation of Engr. Ramat Abdullahi as Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), describing the nomination as strategic for the country’s energy future.
Speaking shortly after an engagement he had with the Nigerian Police and the leadership of the Senate, Hassan said his position remains rooted in patriotism and his firm belief in the capacity of young Nigerians to transform the nation. He praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for leading a government that continues to empower young technocrats across key institutions, noting that many of the administration’s most impactful reforms are being driven by young, competent Nigerians.
He cited examples including Charles Odii at SMEDAN, Khalil Halilu at NASENI, the Minister of Youth, as well as Dr. Aminu Maida and Kashifu Inuwa in the communications and digital economy sector, describing them as evidence that young leaders, when entrusted with responsibility, deliver exceptional results.
According to Hassan, Engr. Ramat Abdullahi represents this same generation of competent, energetic, and forward-looking professionals. He recalled that Abdullahi not only underwent screening by the Senate Committee on Power but was widely commended and recommended for confirmation based on merit.
However, Hassan noted that despite being listed on the Order Paper, Abdullahi’s confirmation has stalled, raising concerns about delays in fully constituting the leadership of a commission as strategic as NERC.
“As someone who has followed this process closely, I sincerely appeal to the Senate to take a second look at Engr. Ramat’s case,” he said. “Nigeria’s electricity sector is at a critical point, and we need a regulator with the competence, integrity, and innovative mindset that Engr. Ramat brings to the table. His confirmation will strengthen ongoing reforms and align with the President’s vision for a modern, reliable energy sector.”
Hassan emphasised that his advocacy stems from his commitment to good governance and his belief in the transformational potential of the nominee. He added that the Senate, as a vital democratic institution, plays a key role in ensuring that capable Nigerians are allowed to serve the nation without undue delays.
He reiterated his plea for the upper chamber to “exercise its good conscience and reconsider its stance,” stressing that Abdullahi’s leadership would significantly advance regulatory reforms and support Nigeria’s broader economic agenda.
