ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has nominated Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as Minister of Power, subject to confirmation by the Nigerian Senate.
Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, disclosed this in a State House statement issued on April 30, 2026, confirming that the nomination has been transmitted to the Senate for screening and confirmation in line with constitutional provisions.
Okay News reports that the nomination follows the resignation of Adebayo Adelabu, who stepped down from the position to pursue elective office.
Tegbe, from Oyo State, southwestern Nigeria, is a fiscal and economic reform expert with more than 35 years of experience across the public and private sectors.
He previously served as Senior Partner and Head of Advisory Services at KPMG Africa, where he led initiatives focused on fiscal policy reform, institutional transformation, and governance, and advised both government institutions and private sector organisations on regulatory frameworks and investment strategies.
He currently serves as Director General and Global Liaison for the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), where he oversees efforts to strengthen bilateral development cooperation between Nigeria and the People’s Republic of China.
His experience also includes engagements within Nigeria’s power sector, particularly in regulatory and institutional reforms involving agencies such as the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) and the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Company (NBET).
“The nomination has been transmitted to the Senate for screening and confirmation in accordance with the Constitution,” the statement said.
“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.
