President Buhari sacks TCN Boss, orders immediate replacement

President Muhammadu Buhari has terminated the appointment of the Managing Director of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Usman Gur Mohammed.

This was disclosed in a statement from the office of the Minister of Power, Mohammed Sale, on Tuesday.

The statement also announced the immediate appointment of Sule Abdulaziz as his replacement, but in acting MD.

According to the statement signed by the Spokesman to the Minister, Aaron Artimas, “this was part of continuing measures to reposition and improve the performance of the power sector in the country”,

“The Managing Director of the TCN, Usman Gur Mohammed has been removed from office with immediate effect,”

It added that Mohammed has being replaced with Engr. Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz, as the acting Managing Director.

“The Honorable Minister has also confirmed the appointment of four directors who have been on acting position in the Company for some time,” the statement said.