Coalition Urges Senate to Confirm Abdullahi Garba Ramat as NERC Chairman Amid Delays

A coalition of civil society organizations has called on the Nigerian Senate to promptly confirm Engineer Abdullahi Garba Ramat as the Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The coalition expressed concerns over the delay in confirming Ramat's appointment, highlighting the Senate's role in obstructing the reform agenda.

The group accused Senate leadership of withholding confirmation without valid reasons, potentially hindering progress in the power sector and economic recovery plans. The coalition emphasized the need for Senate to act swiftly and support institutional building for national development.