By Ghazali Ibrahim
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as the new Minister of Power, following the resignation of Adebayo Adelabu, who stepped down to pursue elective office.
The nomination, contained in a press release signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, has been forwarded to the Senate for screening and confirmation in line with constitutional provisions.
Tegbe, an indigene of Oyo State, brings over 35 years of experience in fiscal policy, economic reform, and institutional development across both public and private sectors. He previously served as Senior Partner and Head of Advisory Services at KPMG Africa, where he led initiatives focused on governance, fiscal reform, and institutional transformation.
He currently holds the position of Director General and Global Liaison for the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), where he oversees efforts to deepen bilateral cooperation between Nigeria and China, particularly in advancing economic and social development aligned with the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC).
According to the Presidency, Tegbe has also been involved in key engagements within Nigeria’s power sector, including regulatory and institutional reforms involving the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) and the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Company (NBET).
The statement noted that his nomination is expected to reinforce ongoing reforms in the power sector, improve grid stability, and attract sustainable investments, in line with the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
President Tinubu expressed confidence that Tegbe, if confirmed, would leverage his extensive expertise to drive critical reforms and deliver improved electricity outcomes for Nigerians.
