The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has appointed Engr. Chijioke Okwuokenye as the acting Managing Director, effective immediately.
Engr. Okwuokenye previously served as AEDC’s Chief Operating Officer, where he managed strategic support units and embedded generation projects.
Commenting on the appointment, Dr. Stanley I. Lawson, Chairman of the Board of Directors, said, “Chijioke Okwuokenye is an experienced leader who has been a part of the company’s transformation agenda and is well suited to drive its corporate turnaround. I am confident that, with his technical and commercial background, he will continue to drive value for all AEDC stakeholders.”
The company also announced Olumide Jerome as the new Chief Operating Officer. Jerome, who previously served as one of AEDC’s Chief Business Officers, will now focus on driving efficiency and operational excellence across the company.
Abuja Electricity Distribution Plc (AEDC) is a key player in Nigeria’s electricity distribution sector, serving millions in the Federal Capital Territory (Abuja), Kogi, Niger, and Nasarawa states.
