By Olakunle Oke
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Mr. Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as the new Minister of Power, subject to confirmation by the Senate.
The nomination, which has been formally transmitted to the National Assembly for screening in line with constitutional provisions, 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 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.
He currently serves as Director General and Global Liaison for the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership, where he oversees efforts to strengthen bilateral development cooperation between Nigeria and China, including engagements aligned with the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC).
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Tegbe also brings considerable experience within 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.
The presidency said 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.
According to a statement issued by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, the President expects the minister-designate, upon confirmation, to deploy his extensive expertise toward delivering improved outcomes for Nigerians in the electricity sector.
