CUSTECH Honours ECN DG Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi with Honorary Doctorate in Engineering

CUSTECH Honours ECN DG Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi with Honorary Doctorate in Engineering


 Director General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, since assuming office in 2023, has created a niche for, not just himself and the Commission, but for the Renewed Hope Administration under the leadership of Mr. President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who has been commended for appointing a “round peg in a round hole” to steer the affairs of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, ECN.

 Indeed, Dr. Mustapha has not disappointed his teeming admirers and supporters alike for his innovative, exceptional leadership and managerial acumen displayed in repositioning the Commission and taking it to newer heights, not just in Nigeria but making become more respected in the global space. The achievements recorded with the space of two years brought about positive and tremendous improvements for the energy sector which also includes the introduction of the widely accepted solarization project; a vision of the Tinubu-led administration that aims to ensure steady and sustainable energy supply for all Nigerians.

 It is therefore no surprise to Nigerians and stakeholders in the Energy sector when the Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara, honoured the Director General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, with an Honorary Doctorate Degree of Engineering (D.Eng., Honoris Causa) during its maiden joint convocation ceremony; a celebration of academic excellence that reinforced Nigeria’s commitment to sustainable development through science, technology, and innovation.

The award, which was presented by Governor Usman Ododo in the presence of former Governor Yahaya Bello, the University Chancellor, and the Vice-Chancellor, Engr. Prof. Abdulrahman Asipita Salawu, recognized Dr. Abdullahi’s outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s energy sector and his pioneering work in renewable energy solutions.

Dr. Abdullahi, who was accompanied by Directors and staff of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, expressed his profound appreciation for the honour, reaffirmed his commitment to advancing technology and innovation, particularly in renewable energy, and therefore pledged to strengthen partnerships that support sustainable development across the country.

In an acceptance speech during the award ceremony of the maiden joint convocation of the Institution, Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi said; “I am deeply honoured to receive an Honorary Doctorate Degree of Engineering (D.Eng., Honoris Causa) from Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara, during its maiden joint convocation ceremony. This recognition inspires me to continue advancing Nigeria’s energy sector and promoting sustainable development through science, technology, and innovation.

“I thank Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, former Governor Yahaya Bello, the University Chancellor, and the Vice-Chancellor, Engr. Prof. Abdulrahman Asipita Salawu, for this esteemed award. Together with my Directors at the Energy Commission of Nigeria, I remain committed to driving technology and innovation, particularly in renewable energy, and strengthening partnerships that create lasting impact across our nation”, he stated.

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