The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved the appointment of Sherifat Adegbenro as the acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) Plc., which was made known in a statement issued on Monday.

The statement reads in part, “The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has formally approved the appointment of Ms. Sherifat Adegbenro as the acting chief executive officer of Eko Electricity Distribution PLC (EKEDP).

“Aligned with the Code of Corporate Governance for the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry, this appointment ensures leadership continuity pending the DisCo’s appointment of a substantive CEO.”

Prior to her new appointment, she served as the company’s deputy CEO after her promotion from chief audit and compliance officer.

More details later.