Welcome ECN
Who are we?
The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) was established through the enabling Act No. 62 of 1979, as amended by Act No. 32 of 1988 and Act No. 19 of 1989.
ECN is the apex government organization empowered to carry out overall energy sector planning and policy implementation.
The Commission commenced operations in 1989, following the meeting of the Heads of ECOWAS on 29 May 1982 in Cotonou, where it was decided that each member state should, by law, establish a body within its government structure responsible for coordinating and supervising all energy functions and activities within that state. Such a body may be called the Energy Commission of the respective Member State (see Official Journal of ECOWAS, Protocols, Decisions & Directives, Vol. 4, June 1982, p. 50).
Vision and Mission
To ensure adequate, reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy supply for Nigeria’s economic and socio-political development.
Our Vision
To promote sustainable energy development in Nigeria through strategic planning and coordination of national policies.
Our Mission
Research Initiatives
The Energy Commission Nigeria (ECN) is spearheading several innovative research initiatives aimed at transforming the energy landscape in Nigeria. These initiatives focus on advancing renewable energy technologies, improving energy efficiency, and developing sustainable energy solutions.
Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji
Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology for Nigeria. He leads the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology (FMIST).
In August 16, 2023, Uche Nnaji was appointed as the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology of the Federal Republic of Nigeria by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi
Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi assumed office as the 4th Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria on Tuesday, 24 October 2023.
Empowering communities and industries for a greener future.
Dr. Abdullahi brings over a decade of experience from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), with a strong background in the energy and space technology sectors. He is a Member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (MIMechE) and has proven leadership and management expertise in hybrid wind and solar energy harvesting systems, oil spill management, engineering management, structural health monitoring, oil and gas engineering, strategic planning, and research.
