Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi is a Nigerian mechanical engineer, energy expert, and public-sector administrator who serves as the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN).
He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Manchester, where his research focused on structural health monitoring in the oil and gas sector. He also completed postgraduate studies at the University of Salford.
Dr. Abdullahi has professional experience spanning energy technology, petroleum regulation, engineering research, and management. Before his appointment as DG, he worked for over a decade with the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). His leadership priorities include renewable energy development, energy security, research and innovation, and strengthening Nigeria’s energy sector.
Global Tech Africa 20263–5 November 2026, Amani Events Center, Kano
