President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as Minister of Power, following the resignation of former minister Adebayo Adelabu.
The nomination, which is subject to confirmation by the Senate, has been formally transmitted to the National Assembly in line with constitutional requirements.
According to a statement issued on Thursday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Adelabu stepped down from office to pursue elective political office.
Onanuga described Tegbe as a seasoned fiscal and economic reform expert with over 35 years of experience across both public and private sectors.
“Mr Tegbe, from Oyo State, is a fiscal and economic reform expert with over 35 years of experience spanning the public and private sectors,” the statement read.
The President’s aide highlighted Tegbe’s extensive professional background, including his role as a former Senior Partner and Head of Advisory Services at KPMG Africa, where he led initiatives in fiscal policy reform, institutional transformation, and governance.
“He has also advised key government institutions and private sector organisations on strategic reforms, regulatory frameworks, and investment structuring,” Onanuga added.
Tegbe currently serves as Director General and Global Liaison for the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership, where he oversees efforts to strengthen development cooperation between Nigeria and China, in alignment with the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation objectives.
The statement further noted that Tegbe has significant experience within Nigeria’s power sector, particularly in regulatory and institutional reforms involving agencies such as the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission and the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Company.
According to the presidency, his nomination is expected to boost ongoing reforms in the sector, improve grid stability, and attract sustainable investment in line with the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
“The President expects the Minister-Designate, upon confirmation, to bring his extensive expertise to bear to advance critical reforms and deliver improved outcomes for Nigerians in the power sector,” Onanuga stated.
