Joseph Tegbe

Author: Gist Correspondent

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Mr Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as the new Minister of Power, subject to confirmation by the Senate.

The nomination, which has already been transmitted to the Senate in line with constitutional provisions, follows the resignation of the former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, who stepped down to pursue elective office.

Tegbe, an indigene of Oyo State, is a fiscal and economic reform expert with over 35 years of experience across both the 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 also advised several government agencies and private sector organisations on strategic reforms, regulatory frameworks, and investment planning.

He is currently the Director General and Global Liaison for the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership, where he oversees efforts to strengthen development cooperation between Nigeria and the People’s Republic of China.

The partnership also coordinates engagements with public sector stakeholders to drive economic and social development in line with the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation objectives.

Tegbe is also said to have significant 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 Presidency said his nomination is expected to strengthen ongoing efforts to reform the power sector, improve grid stability, and attract sustainable investment in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda.

President Tinubu expressed confidence that, upon Senate confirmation, the minister-designate would deploy his expertise to drive critical reforms and improve service delivery in Nigeria’s power sector.