- Tinubu nominates Joseph Tegbe as Minister of Power, replacing Adebayo Adelabu and awaiting Senate confirmation.
- Tegbe brings over 35 years of reform and advisory experience, with strong expertise in power sector policy, regulation, and investment structuring.
Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as Minister of Power, pending confirmation by the Senate. The Presidency has forwarded the nomination for screening in line with constitutional provisions.
The nomination follows the resignation of Adebayo Adelabu, who stepped down to pursue elective office.
Tegbe brings over 35 years of experience across the public and private sectors, with a strong focus on fiscal policy, governance, and institutional reform. He previously served as Senior Partner and Head of Advisory Services at KPMG Africa, where he led major initiatives in policy reform and organisational transformation.
He currently serves as Director General and Global Liaison for the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership, where he oversees bilateral cooperation between Nigeria and China and coordinates stakeholder engagement aligned with development priorities.
Tegbe has also contributed to reforms in the power sector, working with institutions such as the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission and the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Company on regulatory frameworks and market development.
If confirmed, he is expected to advance ongoing reforms aimed at improving grid stability, strengthening regulatory institutions, and attracting sustainable investment in Nigeria’s electricity sector, in line with the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.