President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as Nigeria’s new Minister of Power, subject to confirmation by the Senate.
The announcement was made on Thursday by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, who confirmed that the nomination has been formally transmitted to the National Assembly in line with constitutional provisions.
Tegbe’s nomination follows the resignation of former Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu, who stepped down to pursue his governorship ambition in Oyo State ahead of the 2027 elections.
Like his predecessor, Tegbe hails from Oyo State. He brings over 35 years of experience across both the public and private sectors, with a strong background in fiscal policy, governance, and institutional reform.
A former Senior Partner and Head of Advisory Services at KPMG Africa, Tegbe led major initiatives focused on fiscal reform, organisational transformation, and governance systems. He has also advised government agencies and private sector organisations on regulatory frameworks, strategic reforms, and investment structuring.
Until his nomination, Tegbe served as Director General and Global Liaison for the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), where he played a key role in strengthening development cooperation between Nigeria and China.
His experience extends into the power sector, including engagements with key institutions such as the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) and the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Company, particularly in regulatory and institutional reforms.
According to Onanuga, Tegbe’s nomination is expected to reinforce ongoing efforts to transform Nigeria’s electricity 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 in advancing critical reforms and delivering improved outcomes for Nigerians in the power sector,” the statement added.
The nomination comes at a time of growing public concern over electricity supply and increased focus on reforming Nigeria’s power infrastructure to support economic growth.
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