Amanze Chinonye
President Tinubu has nominated Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as Nigeria’s new Minister of Power, pending confirmation by the Senate, Prime Business Africa reports.
The nomination, conveyed to lawmakers in line with constitutional provisions, follows the resignation of former minister Adebayo Adelabu, who stepped down to pursue elective office ahead of the 2027 elections.
In a statement issued on Thursday by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, Tegbe was described as a seasoned fiscal and economic reform expert with over 35 years of experience across both public and private sectors.
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Tegbe, an indigene of Oyo State, previously served as Senior Partner and Head of Advisory Services at KPMG Africa, where he led initiatives focused on fiscal policy reforms, governance, and institutional transformation. He has also advised various government institutions and private organisations on regulatory frameworks, investment structuring, and strategic reforms.
He currently serves as Director-General and Global Liaison for the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), where he coordinates bilateral development engagements between Nigeria and China, including initiatives aligned with the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC).
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According to the presidency, Tegbe has also been involved in reforms within Nigeria’s power sector, working with agencies such as the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) and the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Company (NBET), particularly in areas of regulatory and institutional restructuring.
The statement added that his nomination is expected to bolster ongoing efforts to reform the power sector, improve grid stability, and attract sustainable investment in line with the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
If confirmed by the Senate, Tegbe will be tasked with addressing longstanding challenges in Nigeria’s electricity sector, including generation shortfalls, transmission constraints, and distribution inefficiencies.
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