AREI IDU Prof. Eli Jidere BALA

Prof. Eli Jidere BALA

Focal Point
Director General/CEO
Energy Commission of Nigeria
+2348033343977
Nigeria
West Africa

Professor Eli Jidere Bala was born on 19th September, 1954. Graduated from the prestigious Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria with a Bachelor of Engineering (Second Class Upper Division) degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1977 and subsequently Master of Engineering degree in 1980. He obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Applied Energy from Cranfield Institute of Technology, United Kingdom in 1984. Professor Bala rose through the ranks from Graduate Assistant in 1978 to Professor of Applied Energy in 2004 at the Ahmadu Bello University. Since graduation, Prof. Bala has held a number of academic and Administrative appointments, which include; a) Served severally as Head of Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria. b) Rector/CEO, Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic, Bauchi, Bauchi State, Nigeria (1993 - 1997). c) Deputy Director, Energy Planning and Analysis Department, Energy Commission of Nigeria (1999-2003). d) Director, Renewable Energy Department, Energy Commission of Nigeria (2006-2012). e) Director General & Chief Executive Officer, Energy Commission of Nigeria (6th May 2013 - date) f) Served as National Focal Point for IRENA, IEC & AREI g) Professor Bala also supervised and graduated many Engineering undergraduates, Masters and Ph.D degree students. He has written many papers and articles published in reputable international and local academic journals, conference proceedings and technical reports in the area of Applied Energy. He is married to Barrister Linda Rose Bala and blessed with two children and grandchildren.