Geregu Power Plc has appointed Mohammed Sani Jaoji as its new Acting Chief Executive Officer.
This leadership change represents the company’s second major executive shakeup in just seven months, as the power producer navigates a challenging landscape and struggles to position itself for growth.
Jaoji served as Technical Assistant to the Minister of Power between 2019 and 2023, before returning to Geregu Power Plc.
Geregu had in January 2026 tapped Siemens Energy’s Sean Manley as interim CEO to also spearhead its new growth strategy.
Manley became the interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective February 2, 2026 and his tenure ended on August 14, 2026, according to Geregu.
On Monday August 17, the Board of Geregu Power Plc said Jaoji appointment is subject to the approval of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).
Jaoji holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and is a registered member of the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN).
‘He brings over three decades of experience in the power sector, spanning technical and leadership roles at the National Electric Power Authority (NEPA) and Geregu Power Plc, where he served as Head, Maintenance Planning and Performance between 2007 and 2019.
The Board is confident that the appointment will strengthen the governance structure and strategic direction of the Company pending the appointment of a substantive Chief Executive Officer.
‘This appointment is following the non-renewal of the term of the Interim Chief Executive Officer, Sean Manley which end on August 14, 2026.
‘The Board also expresses its sincere appreciation to Mr. Manley for his service and contributions to the Company during his tenure and wishes him success in his future endeavours,’ Geregu said.