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Group seeks partnership with government, experts on power transmission

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7 years ago

August 21, 2019

Mr Tunde Salihu, General Chairman, Institute of Electrical Electronic Engineers (IEEE) has called for partnership between the iwnstitution and the Federal Government to better the power transmission in Nigeria.

Salihu made the call at a news conference organised by the Power Africa Conference of the institution in Abuja on Wednesday.

He said that the partnership would lead to more input of knowledge, funds and tools to provide electricity for the 54 per cent of Nigerians lacking electricity, adding that government should sponsor engineers to attend trainings.

According to him, training is one of the major problem the power sector in Nigeria is suffering from and partnership with the government could correct it.

‘’There is nothing wrong in government sponsoring many more engineers in the power sector to this conference so that we can have a more robust discussion around it.y

‘’ It is important for government of Nigeria to come and partner with us to have a more robust conference so that Nigeria can benefit from its outcomes.

‘’We have gotten the permission of trainers to come and do an advanced training to solve other problems that could occur in our power industry to solve protection problems and others’’

He further called on the government to sponsor more engineers that would help in giving solutions to the problems in the power sector.

Meanwhile, Mr Frank Lambert, a member of the conference noted that advancement in technology and renewable energy in Nigeria would help in improving power in Nigeria.

Lambert said that there were smaller power plants that could power a village with 10 houses saying that this advancement in technology is cheaper and can be cheaply generated.

He said the lack of power in the country was a huge challenge that could give an opportunity to carry out these technologies and improve technological advancement in Nigeria.

‘’We are a knowledged based economy and we recommend this to Nigeria and Africa at large, and it could increase the electricity sector in Nigeria and to other countries that by in to idea.

‘’We have new technologies that can help us stand alone and generate our own electricity,’’ he said.

The organisation is a professional association for electronic engineering and electrical engineering with its corporate office in New York city..

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NYP Names Ogbor, Yerima Directors in 2026/2027 Leadership Team

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1 day ago

November 3, 2026

The Gleamer

Cyril Ogar

The Nigeria Youths in Politics (NYP) has appointed two young professionals, Ogbor Christian Oghenetega and Arch. Yerima Eric Abdulazeez, as Directors of Innovation and Youth Empowerment, and Fundraising and Resource Mobilisation, respectively, in its 2026/2027 National Working Committee (NWC).

The appointments, approved by the organisation’s leadership, are aimed at strengthening its institutional capacity, promoting innovation, expanding youth participation and enhancing resource mobilisation to advance its objectives of promoting youth involvement in politics, leadership and governance.

In a statement signed on Tuesday in Abuja, NYP President, Hon. Blessing Oyefeso, said the appointments were based on the appointees’ professional backgrounds, leadership experience, entrepreneurial abilities and commitment to youth development and national progress.

Oyefeso expressed confidence that their wealth of experience, innovative ideas and dedication to service would contribute significantly to the organisation’s growth and the successful implementation of its programmes and strategic initiatives.

Ogbor, a real estate entrepreneur and property development professional from Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, holds a degree in Science Laboratory Chemistry from Delta State University, Abraka.

He has experience in real estate investment, property development, project coordination and team leadership, with professional interests in technology, artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship and strategic leadership.

A strong advocate of youth empowerment and national development, Ogbor is passionate about encouraging young Nigerians to participate actively in politics and governance.

In his new capacity as Director of Innovation and Youth Empowerment, he is expected to spearhead innovative initiatives, develop youth-oriented programmes, promote entrepreneurship and digital innovation, and facilitate capacity-building opportunities to equip young people with relevant skills and leadership values.

Similarly, Arch. Yerima Eric Abdulazeez, an architect, entrepreneur and construction professional from Biu Local Government Area of Borno State, brings more than 10 years of experience in architectural design, construction management, project development and consultancy.

He holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) and a Master of Education (MEd) in Architecture. He began his professional career at Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, where he acquired valuable industry experience and participated in projects involving international institutions, including the United Nations (UN) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

Yerima is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Yericon-Towersix Integrated Services Ltd., an architecture and construction firm, where he provides strategic and technical leadership in design, construction, consultancy and project development.

As Director of Fundraising and Resource Mobilisation, he is expected to develop sustainable fundraising strategies, identify strategic partnerships, engage potential donors and institutional supporters, and mobilise financial and non-financial resources to support the organisation’s programmes and activities.

His experience in strategic planning, project management, entrepreneurship and institutional development is expected to strengthen the organisation’s resource mobilisation framework and long-term sustainability.

The Nigeria Youths in Politics is a youth-focused political and civic engagement organisation committed to promoting active participation by young Nigerians in the country’s political processes, leadership and governance.

Through advocacy, political education, mentorship, capacity development, strategic partnerships and grassroots mobilisation, the organisation seeks to equip young people with leadership skills, encourage democratic participation, influence public policy and ensure that their voices and interests are represented in national decision-making.

The organisation maintains that meaningful youth participation is critical to building a responsive, accountable and sustainable democratic society.

Congratulating the appointees, Oyefeso urged them to bring their professional expertise, creativity and commitment to service to bear on their respective assignments.

He also charged them to work closely with other members of the National Working Committee to advance the organisation’s vision, strengthen its structures and implement impactful programmes that would create opportunities for young Nigerians.

The appointments take effect within the 2026/2027 National Working Committee cycle as NYP continues efforts to strengthen its structures and expand its impact in youth political engagement, empowerment and national development.

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