ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has formally written to the Senate seeking confirmation of Joseph Tegbe as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The request was read during plenary by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, in a letter invoking Section 147(2) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which empowers the President to nominate ministers subject to legislative approval.
In the same communication, the President also sought confirmation of Sola Enikanolaiye as Minister of State, and Rabiu Abdullahi Umar as Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority.
Tegbe’s nomination follows the resignation of Adebayo Adelabu, who stepped down to pursue his governorship ambition in Oyo State ahead of the 2027 elections.
An experienced fiscal and economic reform expert, Tegbe brings over 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 major initiatives in fiscal policy reform, institutional transformation, and governance.
He has also worked closely with government institutions and private organisations on regulatory frameworks, investment structuring, and strategic reforms. Until his nomination, he was the Director General and Global Liaison for the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership.
The Senate is expected to begin the screening process in the coming days.
