President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Ojukaye Flag Amachree as the new Director of Energy Security in the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA).
According to a statement by ONSA’s Head of Strategic Communications, Zakari Mijinyawa, Amachree’s appointment was part of the government’s commitment to ensuring a stable, sustainable, and secure energy supply for the county.
The statement highlighted that this move underscores President Tinubu’s focus on bolstering energy security and addressing supply chain issues.
“In his new role, Amachree 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,” the statement read.
“The National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, congratulates Hon. Flag Amachree on this appointment.”
According to the statement, Amachree will work closely with various stakeholders, including government ministries, security agencies, energy sector regulators, international partners, and community leaders, to implement solutions to Nigeria’s energy challenges.
Amachree, who holds degrees in Management and is an alumnus of the Lagos Business School, is well-positioned to lead this critical unit.
The Energy Security Directorate is a new unit in the ONSA that focuses on policy coordination, infrastructure protection strategies, data management, security coordination, risk advisory, and strategic alliances in the energy sector.