The office of the national security adviser (ONSA) on Monday announced the appointment of Ojukaye Amachree, as its new director of energy security.
A spokesman in the ONSA, Mr Zakari Mijinyawa, said in a statement that appointment was made as part of the government’s commitment to ensuring a stable, sustainable, and secure energy supply for all Nigerians.
“The new directorate of energy security will focus on policy coordination, infrastructure protection strategies, data management, security coordination, risk advisory, and strategic alliances in the energy sector,” he added.
Amachree brings over 20 years of experience in business, politics and engagement with the energy sector, with a proven track record of leadership in both the public and private sectors, particularly in the Niger Delta.
In the new role, he will oversee key national energy security initiatives aimed at enhancing energy security, as well as strengthen community participation in safeguarding Nigeria’s energy resources to support short and long term energy sustainability.
As the new director of energy security in the ONSA, the new appointee will work closely with various stakeholders, including government ministries, security agencies, regulators in the energy sector, international partners, and community leaders to implement innovative solutions to Nigeria’s current and future energy challenges.
Amachree, who is a former chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, holds degrees in Management and is an alumnus of the Lagos Business School.
Mijinyawa quoted the national security adviser, Mr Nuhu Ribadu as congratulating Amachree on his new job adding that the appointment underscores President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to strengthening energy security and resilience, while addressing supply chain concerns.
