Geregu Power Plc has appointed Engr. Mohammed Sani Jaoji as Acting Chief Executive Officer, effective August 17, 2026, subject to regulatory approval by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).
Mr. Jaoji is a mechanical engineering graduate of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and a registered member of the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN).
He has more than 30 years of experience in the power industry, having served in several technical and management positions at the former National Electric Power Authority (NEPA) and Geregu Power.
At Geregu Power, Mr. Jaoji was Head of Maintenance Planning and Performance from 2007 to 2019. He subsequently served as Technical Assistant to the Minister of Power from 2019 to 2023 before rejoining Geregu Power.
According to the company’s board, his appointment will provide leadership continuity and strengthen the company’s governance and strategic direction while arrangements are made to appoint a substantive CEO.
The leadership change follows the end of Sean Manley’s tenure as interim CEO on August 14, 2026.
The board thanked Manley for his service and contribution to the company and wished him well in his future endeavours.