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Geregu Power Appoints Mohammed Jaoji Acting CEO Pending NERC Approval

Geregu Power Appoints Mohammed Jaoji Acting CEO Pending NERC Approval
By Seun Adeniyi
Sept. 28, 2026 | Updated 1:32 pm GMT
Geregu Power Plc has requested regulatory clearance from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission to install Mohammed Sani Jaoji as its acting chief executive officer following the exit of former interim head Sean Manley.
The power generation company disclosed the leadership changes in a corporate filing with the Nigerian Exchange on Monday, August 17, 2026. The shift comes days after Manley completed an interim term that expired on August 14.
Jaoji takes charge as Geregu Power works through a corporate transition and seeks to reassure investors following a recent bond coupon payment default. The company’s board stated that bringing in Jaoji will reinforce operational stability and governance frameworks while search efforts for a permanent CEO continue.
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A mechanical engineer trained at Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria, Jaoji holds a professional registration with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria. He brings over 30 years of utility and power industry background to the executive post.
His career includes technical roles at the legacy National Electric Power Authority and a 12-year stint as Head of Maintenance Planning and Performance at Geregu Power between 2007 and 2019. Jaoji later served as Technical Assistant to the Minister of Power from 2019 to 2023 before rejoining the generating firm.
The utility board expressed confidence in Jaoji’s industry background and thanked outgoing interim lead Manley for his service during the transition phase.
Seun Adeniyi

Energy sector specialist with engineering background and 5 years covering oil & gas, renewable energy, and utilities. Tracks NNPC policy, fuel subsidy debates, and power generation.

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