Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as Nigeria’s Minister of Power, pending confirmation by the Nigerian Senate.
The nomination has been formally transmitted to the Senate for screening and approval in line with constitutional provisions.
It follows the resignation of Adebayo Adelabu, who stepped down to pursue elective office.
Tegbe, an indigene of Oyo State, is a 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 major initiatives in fiscal policy reform, institutional transformation, and governance.
He has also provided advisory services to government institutions and private sector organisations on strategic reforms, regulatory frameworks, and investment structuring.
Currently, Tegbe serves as Director General and Global Liaison for the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), where he oversees efforts to strengthen bilateral development cooperation between Nigeria and the People’s Republic of China.
The NCSP also coordinates engagements with public sector stakeholders to advance economic and social development in line with Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) objectives.
His experience includes key roles in the power sector, particularly in regulatory and institutional reforms involving agencies such as the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) and the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Company (NBET).
The nomination is expected to bolster ongoing efforts to reform the power sector, improve grid stability, and attract sustainable investment in line with the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
The President expressed confidence that, if confirmed, Tegbe will leverage his expertise to drive critical reforms and deliver improved outcomes for Nigerians in the power sector.
