President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as Minister of Power, subject to Senate confirmation.
The nomination was disclosed in a statement on Thursday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
According to the statement, the appointment is aimed at strengthening ongoing reforms in the power sector, improving grid stability, and attracting sustainable investment in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda.
Tegbe’s nomination follows the resignation of former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, who stepped down to pursue elective office.
The statement noted that Tegbe, an indigene of Oyo State, is a fiscal and economic reform expert with over 35 years of experience across the public and private sectors.
He previously served as Senior Partner and Head of Advisory Services at KPMG Africa, where he led initiatives in fiscal policy reform, institutional transformation, and governance.
Tegbe has also advised government institutions and private sector organisations on strategic reforms, regulatory frameworks, and investment structuring.
He currently serves as Director-General and Global Liaison for the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership, where he oversees engagements aimed at strengthening bilateral development cooperation between Nigeria and China.
The statement added that Tegbe has extensive experience in the power sector, particularly in regulatory and institutional reforms involving agencies such as the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission and the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Company.
“The President expects the Minister-designate, upon confirmation, to bring his extensive expertise to bear in advancing critical reforms and delivering improved outcomes in the power sector,” the statement said.
