President Bola Tinubu has nominated Mr Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as Minister of Power, following the resignation of former minister Adebayo Adelabu.
The nomination, contained in a State House statement issued on Thursday, has been forwarded to the Senate for screening and confirmation in line with constitutional provisions.
According to the statement signed by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tegbe is a fiscal and economic reform expert with over 35 years of experience across the public and private sectors.
“His nomination is expected to further strengthen ongoing efforts to reform the power sector, enhance grid stability, and attract sustainable investment,” the statement said.
Tegbe, an indigene of Oyo State, is a former Senior Partner and Head of Advisory Services at KPMG Africa, where he led initiatives in fiscal policy reform, institutional transformation, and governance.
He currently serves as Director General and Global Liaison for the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), where he coordinates engagements aimed at strengthening development cooperation between Nigeria and China.
The statement noted that Tegbe has also been involved in reforms within the power sector, particularly with agencies such as the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) and the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Company (NBET).
“The President expects the minister-designate, upon confirmation, to bring his extensive expertise to bear to advance critical reforms and deliver improved outcomes for Nigerians in the power sector,” the statement added.
Adelabu had stepped down from office to pursue elective office ahead of the 2027 general elections.