
The University of Lagos, Office of Advancement proudly congratulates Professor Frank Okafor, the Donor of the Engr. Seke Somolu Professorial Chair in Electric Power Engineering, on his recent confirmation as the Chairman and Chief Executive Commissioner of the Anambra State Electricity Regulatory Commission by the Anambra State House of Assembly.
Professor Okafor’s appointment, alongside four other Commissioners followed a nomination by His Excellency, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, Governor of Anambra State.

Professor Okafor, a distinguished scholar and visionary engineer, has made significant contributions to academia, research, and the power sector. His endowment of the Engr. Seke Somolu Professorial Chair in Electric Power Engineering in the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Lagos, stands as a testament to his deep commitment to advancing knowledge, innovation, and national development through education.
The University of Lagos community celebrates Professor Okafor’s well-deserved recognition and wishes him continued success in his new role, where his expertise and leadership will undoubtedly contribute to strengthening energy governance and sustainable power solutions in Anambra State and Nigeria at large.