The Energy Commission of Nigeria came to being through the enabling Act No. 62 of 1979, as amended by Act No. 32 of 1988 and Act No. 19 of 1989 (see ECN Act.)
The Commission commenced operation in 1989 after the meeting of the Heads of ECOWAS on 29th May 1982 in Cotonou, where a decision was taken that each member state should establish by law,a body within the machinery of government, to be charged with the responsibility for coordinating and supervising all energy functions and activities within each Member State and may be called ENERGY COMMISSION of each Member State (see for Official Journal of ECOWAS, Protocols, Decisions & Directives, Vol. 4, June 1982, pg 50).
Nigeria has achieved a major milestone in its sustainability drive as the Director General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) Joined the Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology to successfully facilitate the certification of the APPL Hydropolis Project under the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC). The certification, issued by Baltic Control Certification Denmark, confirms compliance with . . . Read More
ECN Commissions Hybrid Electric Vehicle Charging Station to Advance Clean Energy in Nigeria
The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), under the leadership of its Director-General, Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, has commissioned a Hybrid Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station at its headquarters in Abuja. The Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, officiated the commissioning, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s clean energy transition . . . Read More
ECN Holds Validation Workshop and Public Presentation of Industrial Energy Efficiency Compendium
The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), under the leadership of Director-General Dr Mustapha Abdullahi, has convened a Validation Workshop to assess recommendations from its analysis of Industrial Energy Efficiency (IEE) policies, regulations, and standards . . . Read More
Energy Commission of Nigeria Hosts Agency-Specific Training on Energy Management Systems
The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), in collaboration with the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), has organized a one-day capacity-building workshop on Energy Management Systems (EnMS) for Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) in Nigeria. Speaking at the event . . . Read More
Energy Commission of Nigeria Advocates Standardization in Presidential CNG Initiative
The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) has reiterated its commitment to supporting the Federal Government’s Presidential Compressed Natural Gas (Pi-CNG) Initiative, aimed at providing Nigerians with an affordable and sustainable alternative fuel.Speaking at an interactive session hosted by the House of Representatives Joint Committee on the Presidential CNG Initiative . . . Read More
The Director-General/CEO of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, today received a delegation from NORETEK Energy LTD at the Commission's headquarters in Abuja. In the course of their deliberation, Dr. Abdullahi provided an overview of the Commission's activities and reaffirmed ECN's commitment to fostering sustainable energy solutions . . . Read More
Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi: The Poster Boy of Nigeria’s Renewed Hope Energy Renaissance
The Renaissance was a European cultural movement from the 14th to the 17th century, marked a transformative rebirth in art, politics, and economics. Today, Nigeria is experiencing its own "renaissance," not in culture or art, but in technological innovation and sustainable energy development. At the forefront of this transformative movement is Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, the indefatigable Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN). Guided by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, Dr. Abdullahi has been championing viable . . . Read More
Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi’s first year as Director General/CEO Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), has been marked with remarkable achievements and forward-thinking initiatives. Under his leadership, the ECN has made significant strides in advancing energy policies . . . Read More
Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi Resumes As DG/CEO, ECN
Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi assumed office as the 4th Director General of Energy Commission of Nigeria on Tuesday 24th October 2023. In his maiden address, the energy expert who has over a decade of experience from the Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) with a significant background in the Energy and Space Technology sectors enumerated his vision for the Commission to include, assisting in the actualization of the Energy Transition Plan and that of the Research and Development funding . . . Read More
Addendum: Postponement of Technical Bid Opening for Categories “A” (Works) and “B” (Goods)
The Energy Commission of Nigeria wishes to inform prospective bidders and the general public that the Technical Bid Opening for Category A (Works) and Category B (Goods) of its 2023 Capital and Zonal Intervention Projects earlier scheduled for Tuesday, August 08, 2023 at 10am has been postponed to Tuesday, August 15, 2023 due to unforeseen circumstances.
In view of the above, the new deadline for bid submission for Category A (Works) and Category B (Goods) will now be on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 by 10am and the technical bid opening for the said Categories (“A” and “B”) will hold immediately at the Commission’s premises, Plot 701c Central Business District, Abuja.
The Commission regrets any inconvenience the shift in date may have caused you.
Thank you.
Signed
Management
August 03, 2023
Procurement Advertisement (Tenders) For Works, Goods and Services - 2023 Capital Projects
The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) is the Government organ with the statutory mandate for the Strategic planning and Co-ordination of National Policies in the field of Energy in all its ramifications to ensure adequate, reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy supply for nation’s economic and socio-political development. In compliance with the Public Procurement Act 2007, the Commission wishes to undertake the procurement of Works, Goods and Services under the 2023 capital projects.
Competent and Experience contractors/consultants are invited to apply for the Technical and Financial bids, and
Expression of Interest (EOI) of the various projects of the Commission for the 2023 fiscal year.
See the details here
ECN is the apex government organ empowered to carry out overall energy sector planning and policy implementation.
ECN is the apex government in charge of all energy journals and papers in Nigeria.
ECN by mandate is the main go to area for all energy data and statistics in Nigeria.
