President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Mr Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as the new Minister of Power, following the resignation of former minister, Adebayo Adelabu. The nomination has been sent to the Senate for screening and confirmation in line with the provisions of the Constitution.
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Tegbe, who is from Oyo State, is expected to take over one of the most sensitive ministries in the country if confirmed by the Senate. The Ministry of Power remains central to the Federal Government’s economic reform plans, as Nigerians continue to demand better electricity supply, improved grid stability and stronger investment in the power sector.
According to a State House press release, Tegbe’s nomination followed Adelabu’s decision to step down from office to pursue elective office. Adelabu had served as Minister of Power under the Tinubu administration before his resignation.
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The President’s new nominee brings more than 35 years of experience across the public and private sectors. He is described as a fiscal and economic reform expert with strong experience in policy reform, institutional transformation, governance and investment advisory.
Tegbe is a former Senior Partner and Head of Advisory Services at KPMG Africa. During his time at the firm, he led major initiatives in fiscal policy reform, regulatory development, institutional restructuring and governance improvement. He also advised government institutions and private sector organisations on strategic reforms, regulatory frameworks and investment structuring.
His background is expected to play a key role in the Federal Government’s push to reform the power sector and attract long-term investment.
Tegbe is currently the Director General and Global Liaison for the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership. In that role, he is responsible for strengthening development cooperation between Nigeria and the People’s Republic of China.
The Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership also coordinates engagements with public sector stakeholders to support economic and social development in line with the objectives of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation.
The State House noted that Tegbe has also had significant engagements in the power sector. His work includes regulatory and institutional reform involving agencies such as the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission and the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Company.
These experiences may prove important as the country continues to face challenges in generation, transmission, distribution and power-sector financing.
Tinubu is expected to rely on Tegbe’s expertise to support ongoing reforms in the sector. The administration has repeatedly linked power reform to its wider economic agenda, arguing that stable electricity is needed to drive industrial growth, create jobs and support businesses.
The Presidency said the nomination is expected to further strengthen efforts to improve the power sector, enhance grid stability and attract sustainable investment under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
If confirmed by the Senate, Tegbe will be expected to work with key agencies, electricity market operators, investors, state governments and other stakeholders to improve outcomes in the sector.
His appointment will also place fresh attention on the Federal Government’s promises to deliver reliable power supply to Nigerians. Businesses, manufacturers and households continue to bear the burden of poor electricity supply, with many still relying heavily on generators and alternative energy sources.
The President expects the minister-designate to bring his wide experience to the role and support critical reforms that can deliver better electricity services to Nigerians.
The Senate is expected to announce a date for Tegbe’s screening and confirmation process. Once confirmed, he will formally assume office as Minister of Power.
