Dr. ABUBAKAR SHUAIBU JIMETA, Managing Director/ CEO, Kano Electricity Distribution Company
Business Role Model of the Year
Dr. Abubakar S. Jimeta is a dynamic and results-oriented professional with over two decades of progressive experience in sales management, business development, and commercial operations within the tobacco, automotive, financial, and power distribution sectors. Recognised for exceptional leadership qualities and the ability to significantly increase revenue and market share, he is adept at strategic planning, team building, and execution of effective marketing initiatives. He has a proven track record of forging strong relationships with stakeholders and delivering outstanding results.
He is currently the Managing Director/CEO of Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO). Before his appointment to that position in May 2025, he had served as Chief Commercial Officer of KEDCO. He was also the Chief Commercial Officer of Kaduna and Jos Electricity Companies. He had previously worked in the marketing departments of Peugeot Automobile Nigeria Limited, KIA Motors Limited, and British American Tobacco Company Limited.
Dr. Abubakar S. Jimeta holds an Honorary Doctorate Degree from Commonwealth University, London Business School; an MBA specializing in Artificial Intelligence from Nexford University, Washington DC; and is a Fellow of the National Institute of Marketing Nigeria and the Institute of Management Consultants, respectively.
Through his career, he has led successful teams that have gone on to create best-in-class customer experiences and grown revenue, which are equally profitable for the business.
Dr. Jimeta is a visionary C-Suite Executive with over 24 years of transformative leadership in sales, revenue optimization, and commercial strategy across energy, automotive, and FMCG sectors. He is a proven architect of revenue growth, delivering revenue growth in energy distribution and 300% sales surges in competitive markets. Expert in driving operational turnarounds, strategic market penetration, and cross-functional team leadership.
Some of his key achievements include 100% revenue surge, driving monthly revenue from N3.01billion to N6.01billion at Jos Electricity Distribution Company (2023–2024); 32% growth in revenue collections, from N1.4billion to N3.25billion at Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (2019 – 2022); and 70 Vehicles sold in four months at the revitalized KIA Motors, northern sales operations (2015–2016). Dr. Jimeta led the nationwide launch of the Peugeot 301/508, achieving 100% pre-sales before production completion, and negotiated a landmark deal with Globacom for a 100-vehicle fleet, generating over N2.5 Billion in revenue. Earlier, he had pioneered the “Night Hunter” Initiative through which he achieved 300% sales growth for British American Tobacco (2005–2007).
Dr. Jimeta has numerous certifications and recognitions to his credit. Among them are: Fellow, National Institute of Marketing Nigeria (FNIMN), 2022; Fellow, Institute of Management Consultants Nigeria (FIMC), 2018; Prosci Certified Change Manager, with expertise in Cybersecurity, Data Science, and Financial Decision-Making.
Among the awards conferred on him are: Trailblazer Award, Kano Electricity Distribution (2017); Shine Award, British American Tobacco (2005); Channel Development Representative of the Year (2004); Leadership Excellence by Masterminds Business School, London, UK (2025), and inducted into the Masterminds Fellows Forum, a global network of impact-driven leaders. The selection of Dr. Abubakar Shuaibu Jimeta as The Top10 Magazine’s Business Role Model of the Year is in recognition of his exceptional accomplishments in demonstrating leadership, capacity, and expertise in multiple business sectors in his journey in the business world.
