How Nigeria can achieve 24-hour power supply – MD/CEO Abuja Disco, Chijioke Okwuokenye
The MD/CEO of Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, Chijioke Okwuokenye, speaks about his career, education, leadership, and personal life in an intervie Read More: https://punchng.com/how-nigeria-can-achieve-24-hour-power-supply-md-ceo-abuja-disco-chijioke-okwuokenye/
Chijioke Okwuokenye, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), spoke about his life and career. He is a family-oriented person who enjoys spending time with his loved ones and reading. Okwuokenye holds a degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and a Master's in Electrical Power Systems from the University of Benin.
His childhood, characterized by a restless and energetic nature, helped shape him into the person he is today. He credits his parents for recognizing his energy and redirecting it towards constructive pursuits, which instilled a strong work ethic in him. Okwuokenye discovered his passion for engineering at a young age, influenced by his father's civil engineering work.
After joining the power sector in Nigeria as a substation operator, he eventually rose to become the MD and CEO of AEDC. Despite facing challenges, such as balancing work and school during his master's program and leading a team of over 3,000 people in one of the country's best-performing discos, Okwuokenye credits his leadership skills and the support of his team for his success.
He emphasizes that leadership is cultivated over time through demonstrating responsibility and learning from mistakes.
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