By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola
The Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Dr. Mustafa Abdullahi, has described the Nigerian Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (NIEEE) as a strategic stakeholder in Nigeria’s drive for energy security and sustainable development.
Abdullahi spoke on Saturday, 21 February, 2026, at the investiture of Engr. (Dr.) Felix Adesola Adegboye as the 22nd President of the Institute.
The ceremony featured the conferment of fellows, inauguration of a new executive committee, and award presentations, reinforcing the Institute’s commitment to professional excellence and governance continuity
The ceremony, held at the Lagos Marriott Hotel, 122 Joel Ogunnaike Street, GRA, Ikeja, drew professionals, industry stakeholders, and dignitaries from across the engineering community.
“I feel very, very grateful. It is not the honour that matters to me; it is the privilege of being invited to serve as Special Guest of Honour at this very important event,” Abdullahi said.
He emphasised the natural alignment between the Commission’s mandate and the electrical engineering profession, noting that electricity remains central to national energy planning.
“The majority of the energy we use is in power, basically electricity. That is what electrical and electronic engineers represent,” he stated.
He further underscored the Commission’s commitment to collaboration with professional bodies.
“Our function as a commission is to partner with institutions like this to ensure that we guarantee energy security for Nigerians and scale up sustainable energy for the country,” Abdullahi added.
Turning to the new leadership of the Institute, Abdullahi expressed confidence in Adegboye’s capacity.
“His capacity is not in doubt. He is a very sound person in electrical engineering, and we are confident he will consolidate on the achievements already recorded,” he said.
Earlier, the immediate past President of NIEEE, Engr. Felix O. Olu, reflected on his tenure, attributing the Institute’s progress to collective effort and institutional support. He commended members, volunteers, and governing bodies for sustaining the Institute’s programmes and reforms.
Reviewing the administration’s record, Olu highlighted membership growth and fellowship elevations. He disclosed that more than 700 new members, including students and corporate organisations, were admitted into the Institute, while 145 members attained fellowship status.
He also cited the expansion of digital systems, which streamlined registration and enabled members to manage their professional records more efficiently.
Olu additionally referenced developments linked to the Chartered Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering of Nigeria (CIEEEN), noting that sustained advocacy and governance processes culminated in the inauguration of its governing council and the emergence of pioneer officers.
In his investiture address, Engr.(Dr) Felix A. Adegboye pledged to deepen institutional reforms and strengthen the Institute’s national relevance.
“Today’s ceremony is not merely about the investiture of a President; it is about continuity, stewardship, and responsibility,” he said.
He outlined priorities for his administration, including chapter empowerment, capacity building, institutional sustainability, and stronger engagement with government and industry stakeholders.
Referencing the ceremony’s theme, ‘Resilient and Intelligent Digital Solutions: Sure Way to Economic Growth of Nigeria,’ Adegboye underscored the importance of reliable power, intelligent systems, and emerging technologies to national development.
