President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Mr Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as Nigeria’s new Minister of Power, with the appointment now subject to confirmation by the Senate in line with constitutional provisions.
The nomination has been formally transmitted to the upper legislative chamber for screening and approval, following the resignation of the immediate past Minister, Adebayo Adelabu, who stepped down from office to pursue an elective political ambition.
If confirmed, Tegbe is expected to take charge of one of the administration’s most critical sectors at a time of ongoing reforms aimed at improving electricity supply, strengthening grid stability, and attracting long-term investment into the power industry under the government’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Mr Tegbe, an indigene of Oyo State, brings more than 35 years of experience spanning both public and private sector leadership roles, with a strong background in fiscal policy, economic reform, and institutional restructuring.
He previously served as Senior Partner and Head of Advisory Services at KPMG Africa, where he led major assignments focused on fiscal reforms, governance improvements, and institutional transformation across several African markets.
Over the years, he has also provided advisory services to government agencies and private sector organisations on regulatory reforms, investment structuring, and strategic economic planning.
At present, Tegbe serves as Director General and Global Liaison for the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), a platform focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation between Nigeria and the People’s Republic of China.
In that role, he coordinates engagements between public institutions and development partners, aligning projects with broader economic development goals and the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) framework.
His professional portfolio includes significant exposure to Nigeria’s power sector, particularly in areas involving regulatory oversight and institutional reform. He has worked with key agencies such as the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission) and the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Company (Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Company), contributing to policy and structural reform discussions.The Presidency is optimistic that Tegbe’s background in economic management and sector reforms will support ongoing efforts to reposition Nigeria’s electricity industry, enhance operational efficiency, and boost investor confidence.
President Tinubu is expected to formally assign him the mandate to deepen reforms and improve service delivery in the power sector once his nomination is cleared by the Senate.