Tinubu appoints new Power Minister after Adelabu’s exit

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as Minister of Power, pending confirmation by the Senate.

The nomination was disclosed on Wednesday by the President’s aide, Olusegun Dada, via a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter). He noted that the President has formally transmitted Tegbe’s name to the Senate for screening and confirmation in line with constitutional provisions.

The development follows the resignation of former Power Minister, Adebayo Adelabu, who stepped down to pursue elective office.

In a separate statement, Bayo Onanuga described Tegbe as a seasoned fiscal and economic reform expert with over 35 years of experience across both public and private sectors.

Tegbe previously served as Senior Partner and Head of Advisory Services at KPMG Africa, where he led major initiatives in fiscal policy reform, governance, and institutional transformation. He has also advised 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), overseeing efforts to strengthen development cooperation between Nigeria and People’s Republic of China.

The NCSP coordinates engagements with public sector stakeholders to drive economic and social development, particularly in line with the objectives of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation.

Tegbe is also said to have extensive experience in the power sector, including involvement in regulatory and institutional reforms with agencies such as the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) and the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Company.