President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as Minister of Power, subject to confirmation by the Senate.
The nomination has been formally transmitted to the Nigerian Senate for screening and approval in line with constitutional provisions.
This development follows the resignation of former Minister Adebayo Adelabu, who stepped down to pursue elective office.
Mr Tegbe, an indigene of Oyo State, is widely regarded as a fiscal and economic reform expert with 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, governance, and institutional transformation. Throughout his career, he has advised government bodies and private organisations on regulatory frameworks, strategic reforms, and investment structuring.
Currently, he is the Director General and Global Liaison for the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership, where he oversees efforts to strengthen development cooperation between Nigeria and the People’s Republic of China. The partnership also coordinates engagement with public sector stakeholders to support economic and social development aligned with Forum on China-Africa Cooperation objectives.
Mr Tegbe also brings relevant experience in Nigeria’s power sector, having been involved in regulatory and institutional reforms with agencies such as the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission and the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Company.
His nomination is expected to further strengthen ongoing reforms in the electricity sector, improve grid stability, and attract sustainable investment under the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
The President expects the Minister-designate, upon confirmation, to deploy his extensive expertise to drive critical reforms and deliver improved outcomes for Nigerians in the power sector.
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