Energy Commission of Nigeria Renews MoU with the University of Abuja
The Director General Prof. Eli Jidere Bala on behalf of the Commission signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
at ECN Headquarters with the Vice Chancellor, University of Abuja (Uniabuja) Prof. Abdul-Rasheed Ibn Na’Allah who came with his team
on Wednesday 9th June, 2021.
The team was welcomed to the Commission by the Ag. Director, Energy Policy, Planning and Analysis, Dr. Abdulwaheed Ahmed
who emphasized the functions of the Commission as a policy making Agency.
The Vice Chancellor was enthused of his coming back to the Commission in continuation of the collaboration between the two Establishments,
which he said is a national assignment. He reiterated that one of the areas to fortify in Nigeria is Energy. He noted that the two Establishments have a lot
to gain in this collaboration and was hopeful that the results should begin to rollout immediately.
Part of the MoU is the establishment of a partnership through which both Establishments can foster and develop a framework that will be mutual
to both parties in terms of resources, staff exposure to energy research and analysis, production of research journal, prototype development and patenting on
renewable energy and other new and emerging energy sources.
The Director General in his remarks expressed his excitement with the renewal of the MoU. He assured the Vice Chancellor and his team of his
continuous collaboration for the development of Nigeria.
Director, Legal and Energy Law, Barr. Mrs Funmilayo Abiodun was at hand to effect the validation of the signing of the MoU. In her vote of thanks,
Barr. Mrs Abiodun mentioned that the first MoU was for 5years and expired last year, while this new MoU has been broadened cutting across 4 to 5 Departments, and
is to span another 5years.
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The Vice Chancellor, University of Abuja Prof. Abdul-Rasheed Na’Allah signing the Visitor’s Book at the
Director General’s office while the Director General looks on
Cross section of ECN Management staff with the visitors from University of Abuja reciting the National prayer
The Director General, Prof. E. J. Bala with the Vice Chancellor, University of Abuja Prof. Abdul-Rasheed Na’Allah
L-R Prof. E. J. Bala, Director General, Energy Commission of Nigeria, Prof. Abdul-Rasheed Na’Allah Vice Chancellor University of Abuja,
Prof. Sodiq Abbah, Deputy Vice Chancellor and Director, Energy Research, University of Abuja
Introduction of the Vice Chancellor University of Abuja Prof. Abdul-Rasheed Na’Allah and his team
Prof. E. J. Bala making his remarks at the Occasion while Prof. Abdul-Rasheed Na’Allah, Vice Chancellor, University of Abuja
listens with rapt attention
Prof. Abdul-Rasheed Na’Allah, Vice Chancellor (2nd left) signing his part of the MoU while the Director Legal and Energy
Law Barr (Mrs) Funmilayo Abiodun (standing) presents the DG with his own copy of the MoU
The Director General, Prof. E. J. Bala and the VC, University of Abuja Prof. Abdul-Rasheed Na’Allah with some members of their teams
deliberating on the contents of the MoU
The Director Legal and Energy Law, Energy Commission of Nigeria, Barr. (Mrs) Funmilayo Abiodun validating the documents of the MoU,
while the Director General, Prof. E. J. Bala and the Vice Chancellor, University of Abuja Prof. Abdul-Rasheed Na’Allah look on with keen interest
Prof. E. J. Bala, Director General, ECN and Prof. Abdul-Rasheed Na’Allah Vice Chancellor, University of Abuja pose with a copy of the MoU
at the occasion
The Director General, Prof. E. J. Bala (M) flanked (L-R) Prof. Abdul-Rasheed Na’Allah, Vice Chancellor University of Abuja and Dr. Kafayat Adeyemi,
Director, Energy Research and others in a group photograph