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Our History

The Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc. was established as part of Nigeria’s power sector reform to build a reliable, transparent and efficient electricity market that supports national development.

Our Journey

2010

Incorporation

NBET was incorporated on 29th July 2010 as a public liability company, with FGN shareholding split between BPE and MOFI. 

2011

Commencement of Operations

NBET began operations in August 2011 following the inauguration of its pioneer Board of Directors.

2011

Market Stabilization

Entered into Power Purchase Agreements with generation companies and Vesting Contracts with distribution companies.

2011–2015

Investment & Market Development

Supported major power sector investments including Azura Power Project, NIPP plants and proposed solar IPP projects.

2016–2020

Strengthening the Market

Continued to support market efficiency, transparency and investor confidence in NESI.

Today

Driving the Future

NBET continues as administrator of the electricity trading pool, promoting procurement, resale and market growth.

MDs / CEOs of NBET

Rumundaka Wonodi

MD/CEO
2011 - 2016

Pioneer MD/CEO, negotiated Nigeria’s first greenfield power purchase agreement, which supported the development of the 450-megawatt Azura Independent Power Project.

Waziri
Bintube

Acting MD/CEO
June 2016 - August 2016

Served as Acting MD/CEO in 2016, providing leadership and operational continuity during NBET’s management transition while supporting electricity market stability and sector reforms. 

Dr. Marilyn
Amobi

MD/CEO
2016 - 2020

Led efforts to strengthen market stability, improve payment discipline across the electricity value chain, and enhance investor confidence in Nigeria’s power sector. 

Dr. Nnaemeka Ewelukwa

MD/CEO
2020 - 2024

Pioneer General Counsel and Company Secretary, played a key role in major power sector investments including Azura Power Project, NIPP plants and proposed solar IPP projects.

Johnson Akinnawo FCA,CFAN

Acting MD/CEO
2024 to date

Focused on stabilizing Nigeria’s electricity market, improving sector liquidity, and driving the development of Africa’s first Energy Exchange to promote a transparent and efficient power market.

MDs / Impact at a Glance

5

Managing Directors/
Chief Executive Officers

14+

Years of Market
Leadership

11+

Distribution Companies
Served

22,563.45 GWh

Total Energy Procured
(YTD)

6 trillion+

Market Invoices
Processed & Disbursed

1st

Africa Energy Exchange
Initiative