President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Joseph Tegbe as Minister of Power, pending Senate confirmation, Peak Newspaper reports
The nomination, conveyed in a statement by presidential aide Bayo Onanuga on Thursday, follows the resignation of former minister Adebayo Adelabu, who stepped down to pursue elective office.
According to the presidency, Tegbe’s appointment is aimed at strengthening power sector reforms, improving grid stability, and attracting sustainable investment. An Oyo State indigene, Tegbe is a seasoned fiscal and economic reform expert with over 30 years of experience across public and private sectors.
He previously served as Senior Partner at KPMG Africa and currently heads the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership.
