By Joy Yesufu and Kamsi Anayo
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Joseph Tegbe as Minister of Power, subject to confirmation by the Senate, in a move aimed at reinforcing ongoing reforms in Nigeria’s electricity sector.
The nomination was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
According to the statement, Tegbe’s appointment is expected to bolster efforts to stabilise the national grid, deepen sector reforms, and attract sustainable investment in line with the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
The nomination, already transmitted to the Senate for screening, follows the resignation of former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, who stepped down to pursue elective office ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Tegbe, an indigene of Oyo State, is described as a seasoned fiscal and economic reform expert with over three decades of experience spanning both the public and private sectors.
He previously served as Senior Partner and Head of Advisory Services at KPMG Africa, where he led initiatives on fiscal policy, governance, and institutional transformation.
He currently serves as Director-General and Global Liaison for the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership, coordinating bilateral development engagements.
Tegbe also chaired the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee inaugurated in 2025 to drive reforms in Nigeria’s tax system.
The presidency noted that the minister-designate brings relevant experience in the power sector, including engagements with key institutions such as the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission and the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Company.
“The President expects the Minister-Designate, upon confirmation, to deploy his extensive expertise to advance critical reforms and deliver improved outcomes for Nigerians in the power sector,” the statement added.
Adelabu’s resignation in March 2026 followed a directive by President Tinubu requiring political appointees seeking elective positions to vacate their offices. He is expected to contest the Oyo State governorship election in 2027.
