By Peace Udugba
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as Minister of Power, forwarding his name to the Senate for screening and confirmation.
The nomination, announced on Thursday, follows the resignation of Adebayo Adelabu, who stepped down to pursue elective office.
The development was disclosed in a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.
Tegbe, an indigene of Oyo State, is a seasoned fiscal and economic reform specialist with over three decades of experience spanning both the public and private sectors.
He previously served as Senior Partner and Head of Advisory Services at KPMG Africa, where he led key initiatives in fiscal policy, governance reforms, and institutional transformation.
He currently serves as Director General and Global Liaison for the Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership, where he oversees efforts to deepen development cooperation between Nigeria and China.
The partnership also coordinates engagements with public sector stakeholders in line with the objectives of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation.
Tegbe’s professional background also includes involvement in Nigeria’s power sector, particularly in regulatory and institutional reforms. He has worked with agencies such as the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission and the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Company.
According to the presidency, his nomination is expected to strengthen ongoing reforms aimed at improving electricity supply, stabilising the national grid, and attracting long-term investment into the sector under the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
President Tinubu expressed confidence that, if confirmed, Tegbe would leverage his vast experience to drive critical improvements in the power sector and deliver better outcomes for Nigerians.
