Tinubu Nominates Joseph Tegbe as Minister of Power
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as Nigeria’s new Minister of Power, pending confirmation by the Senate.
The nomination, conveyed to the National Assembly on Thursday, follows the resignation of 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 holds the position of Director General and Global Liaison for the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership, coordinating development efforts between Nigeria and China and aligning engagements with broader economic cooperation goals.
According to the State House, Tegbe has also been actively involved in Nigeria’s power sector, contributing to regulatory and institutional reforms, including engagements with the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission and the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Company.
The presidency said his nomination is expected to reinforce ongoing efforts to reform the power sector, improve grid stability, and attract sustainable investment in line with the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
If confirmed, Tegbe is expected to deploy his expertise to address longstanding challenges in Nigeria’s electricity sector and deliver improved outcomes for citizens.
