Welcome to Energy Commission of Nigeria

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).


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Latest News


COP29: ECN Boss Advocates for Sustainable Financing to Drive Africa’s Clean Energy Future

Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, Director-General and CEO of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), joined global energy leaders at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, to address financing sustainable energy for developing countries. This UNDP-UNCDF event highlighted the critical need for finance flow which aligns with sustainable development goals, especially in vulnerable nations . . . Read More

Nigerian Delegate to the UNDP-UNCDF event at COP29


Director General Hosts Schneider Electric West Africa’s Managing Director and Team at the Commission's Headquarters

The Director General ECN, Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, received Mr. Ajibola Akindele, Managing Director of Schneider Electric West Africa, along with his team in the Commission. Mr. Ajibola was accompanied by two of Schneider’s partners, Dr. Wole Aboderin, MFR, Executive Consultant at Business Foreign Investment Network (FIN), and Mr. Deji Awodiji, Managing Director of Tilt Energy Company, for a collaborative discussion with the Commission . . . Read More

Director General Dr Mustapha Abdullahi (2nd L), Mr Ajibola Akindele MD Schneider West Africa (1st L), Mr. Deji Awodiji (2nd R) and (R) Dr. Wole Aboderin, Schneider partners


ECN Launches Computerized National Energy Information System in Collaboration with ECOWAS Commission

The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), led by Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, has officially launched the Computerized National Energy Information System. The project was inaugurated on Monday, November 4, at the ECOWAS Commission headquarters in Abuja . . . Read More


ECN and UNDP Collaborate on Human Capital Development and Energy Efficiency

Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), received a delegation from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) at the Commission's headquarters in Abuja. The visit was premised upon cooperation towards the implementation of projects relating with energy efficiency, clean cooking facilities, and capacity building for human capital development . . . Read More

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The attention of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) has been drawn to the presence of an impostor account on LinkedIn network in the name of Dr Mustapha Abdullahi, the DG of the ECN. The mentioned account is fake and a scam.

The authentic account of the DG, ECN is labelled Mustapha Abdullahi (PhD, CEng, MIMechE, SPE, Coren)

The public is hereby informed to disregard the fake LinkedIn account, and actions are being taken to attend to the impostor.

Thank you.


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

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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


Signed
Management
© June, 2023



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