By Lawal Sale
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Mr. Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as Nigeria’s Minister of Power, pending confirmation by the Senate, following the resignation of his predecessor to pursue an elective office.
In a statement issued on Wednesday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, says Tegbe’s nomination has been transmitted to the Senate for screening and confirmation in accordance with the laid down procedure.
Tegbe, a fiscal and economic reform expert from Oyo State, brings over 35 years of professional experience spanning both the public and private sectors.
He is a former Senior Partner and Head of Advisory Services at KPMG Africa, where he led wide-ranging initiatives in fiscal policy reform, institutional transformation, and governance. He has also worked as adviser for key government institutions and private sector organisations on strategic reforms, regulatory frameworks, and investment structuring.
Currently, Tegbe serves as the Director General and Global Liaison for the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), where he is responsible for strengthening bilateral development cooperation between Nigeria and the People’s Republic of China. The NCSP also coordinates engagements with public sector stakeholders to advance economic and social development in line with the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) objectives.
His experience includes significant engagements within the power sector, particularly in regulatory and institutional reform involving agencies such as the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) and the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Company (NBET).
Tegbe’s appointment follows the resignation of the former Minister of Power, Mr. Adebayo Adelabu, who stepped down from office to pursue political ambitions in Oyo state.
Onanuga, in the statement furher stressed that President Tinubu expects the minister-designate, to bring his extensive expertise to bear in advancing critical reforms and delivering improved outcomes for Nigerians in the power sector.
Analysts say Tegbe’s appointment is expected to further strengthen ongoing efforts to reform the power sector, enhance grid stability, and attract sustainable investment in line with the government’s Renewed Hope Agenda. (GSF)
