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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DG ECN Hosts Springtide International Junior School, Promotes Energy Education and Awareness

The Director-General/CEO of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, hosted Mr. Donald Okonkwo, Principal of Springtide International Junior School, Kurudu, Abuja, along with his students at the Commission's headquarters today, February 19, 2025. The visit provided a valuable opportunity for the students to gain insight into the . . . Read More


ECN Champions Sustainable Energy with Biofuels Energy Bill Position Paper

Dr Mustapha Abdullahi, Director-General/CEO of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), has taken a bold step in shaping Nigeria's energy future by presenting a position paper on the proposed Biofuels Energy Bill, 2023 to Hon. Adelegbe Emmanuel Oluwatimehin, Chairman of the House Committee on Innovation, Science, and Technology . . . Read More


DG ECN Approves Committee for Clean Cooking Programme

The Director-General/CEO of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Dr Mustapha Abdullahi, has approved the formation of a technical committee dedicated to the Clean Cooking Programme. This decision was made following a meeting with a team from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) at the Commission's Headquarters . . . Read More


ECN DG Receives Tutuwa in Audience at the Commission's HQ

The Director General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Dr Mustapha Abdullahi, received Dr Jummai Adamu Tutuwa, Director-General/CEO of the Federal Institute of Industrial Research, Oshodi (FIIRO), in audience at the Commission's headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria earlier today, February 7, 2025. The meeting was a promising platform for a constructive discussion on potential collaboration opportunities . . . Read More


The Director General Energy Commission of Nigeria receives Representatives from Curtis

Representatives from Curtis, a renowned International Law Firm with Headquarters in New York known for their expertise in the sole representation of sovereign States in high stakes investor - State arbitration whose range of Clients, includes governments and state-owned companies, multinational corporations, and financial institutions, money managers, etc and some of their partners led by Mr. Marc Hammerson came to Energy Commission . . . Read More

The Director General Dr Mustapha Abdullahi in a group photogragh with the two teams.


ECN Advances Industrial Energy Efficiency with High-Level Technical Working Group Meeting

In a significant move towards enhancing Nigeria’s industrial energy landscape, the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) convened earlier today a crucial meeting workshop of the Technical Working Group (TWG) on Industrial Energy Efficiency (IEE). The discussions, which were of utmost importance, focused on strengthening policies and regulatory frameworks to drive . . . Read More

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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


ONE YEAR OF EXCELLENCE IN OFFICE: Greener Energy Trajectory into the Future as Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi Celebrates One Year, Driving Sustainable Energy Solutions and Nigeria's Energy Transition, as Director-General/CEO of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN)

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

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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.


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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


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Management
© June, 2023



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