Breaking: FG sacks TCN MD, Usman Mohammed, appoints Abdulaziz as replacement

The Managing Director, Transmission Company of Nigeria, Usman Gur Mohammed has been relieved of his appointment.

Mohammed Sale, minister of power, approved of his sack on Tuesday, appointing Sule Abdulaziz in acting capacity.

“As part of continuing measures to reposition and improve the performance of the power Sector in the country, the Honorable Minister of Power Engr. Sale Mamman hereby announces major changes at the Transmission Company of Nigeria,” Aaron Artimas, spokesman of the minister,” said in a statement.

“Accordingly, the Managing Director of the TCN, Usman Gur Mohammed has been removed from office with immediate effect. He is being replaced with Engr. Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz, as Managing Director, in acting capacity.

“The Honorable Minister has also confirmed the appointment of four directors who have been on acting position in the Company for some time.”