President Buhari has given approval for the appointment of Engr. Ahmad Salihijo Ahmad as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA). The news was relayed by the Minister of Power, Engr. Mamman Sale through a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Communications, Aaron Artimas, in Abuja. Additionally, President Buhari also appointed Chief Olaniyi Alaba Netufo as the Executive Director for the South West, and Eddi Mietuade Smith Julius as the Non-Executive Director for the South-South. Ahmad, the newly appointed CEO, is described as a renewable energy expert with two Masters Degrees in Development Studies and Project Planning. He brings a wealth of knowledge and planning experience in the power sector development.