Engr. Geoffrey Okwuchukwu Nwokoye
Vice Chairman and Executive Commissioner, Technical Regulation Division
Profile Overview
Profile Overview
Engr. Geoffrey Okwuchukwu Nwokoye is a COREN-registered electrical engineer and a Fellow of both the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) and the Nigerian Institute of Power Engineers (NIPE). He brings over 35 years of professional experience in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI), with notable contributions to power transmission, system protection, and the design and management of critical infrastructure projects.
Education & Professional Formation
Engr. Nwokoye is a graduate of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, where he obtained a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) degree in Electrical Engineering. His academic training laid the foundation for a long and impactful career in power systems engineering, grid operations, and technical regulation.
Career in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry
Over the course of more than three decades in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI), Engr. Nwokoye has served in key technical and leadership positions. He rose through the ranks of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), ultimately serving as General Manager (Transmission and Engineering), where he provided strategic and technical leadership for transmission network planning, infrastructure expansion, and system reliability.
In this capacity, he supervised and managed major national projects that strengthened the transmission backbone, enhanced power evacuation capability, and improved the operational integrity of the grid.
Technical Standards, Codes & Governance
Engr. Nwokoye represented the Transmission Company of Nigeria in several Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC)-constituted panels, including the Nigerian Electricity Supply and Installation Standards (NESIS), the Initial Stakeholder Advisory Panel (ISAP), and the Grid Code Review Panels. Through these platforms, he contributed to the development, review, and implementation of standards and codes that guide the design, operation, and safety of Nigeria’s electricity network.
He later served as an Independent Expert in the Project Management Office of FGN Power Company Ltd., where he provided technical advisory support on transmission-related projects and reforms under the Federal Government’s power infrastructure programmes.
Technical Contributions & Achievements
Renowned for his leadership in transmission infrastructure design, control, protection, and metering, Engr. Nwokoye has overseen projects that have significantly improved grid reliability and operational security. His work has helped to reduce system vulnerabilities, strengthen protection coordination, and enhance the integrity of power flows across the national grid.
In recognition of his contributions to engineering practice and project delivery, he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Engineering and Project Management by the European American University.
Role at ASERC
As Vice Chairman and Executive Commissioner, Technical Regulation at the Anambra State Electricity Regulatory Commission (ASERC), Engr. Geoffrey Okwuchukwu Nwokoye provides strategic oversight for technical standards, safety, and regulatory compliance. He is responsible for ensuring that electricity infrastructure and operations within Anambra State meet robust technical, reliability, and safety benchmarks, supporting a secure and sustainable electricity network for consumers, investors, and service providers across the state.