President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as Minister of Power, pending confirmation by the Senate.
The nomination has been forwarded to the Senate for screening and approval in line with constitutional provisions. It follows the resignation of the former minister, Adebayo Adelabu, who stepped down to pursue elective office.
Tegbe, an indigene of Oyo State, is a seasoned fiscal and economic reform expert with more than 35 years of experience across both public and private sectors. He previously served as Senior Partner and Head of Advisory Services at KPMG Africa, where he led initiatives in fiscal policy reform, institutional strengthening, and governance.
He has advised major government institutions and private organisations on strategic reforms, regulatory systems, and investment structuring. Currently, he serves as Director General and Global Liaison for the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership, where he oversees efforts to deepen development cooperation between Nigeria and the People’s Republic of China, including coordination aligned with Forum on China-Africa Cooperation objectives.
Tegbe also brings notable experience in the power sector, particularly in regulatory and institutional reforms involving agencies such as the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission and the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Company.
His nomination is expected to bolster ongoing reforms in the power sector, improve grid stability, and attract sustainable investment in line with the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Upon confirmation, the President expects the minister-designate to leverage his expertise to drive key reforms and deliver improved outcomes for Nigerians in the power sector.
