President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Mr. Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as minister of power, pending confirmation by the Senate.
The nomination was disclosed on Thursday in a statement issued by the president’s spokesman, Bayo Onanuga.
According to the statement, the president has formally transmitted Tegbe’s name to the Senate for screening and confirmation in line with constitutional provisions.
Onanuga explained that the nomination follows the resignation of the former minister of power, Adebayo Adelabu, who stepped down to pursue elective office.
He described Tegbe, an indigene of Oyo State, 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 spearheaded initiatives in fiscal policy reform, institutional transformation, and governance.
The statement added that he has advised key government institutions and private organizations on strategic reforms, regulatory frameworks, and investment structuring.
He currently serves as director general and global liaison for the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership, where he oversees efforts to strengthen development cooperation between Nigeria and China.
Onanuga noted that the partnership also coordinates engagements with public sector stakeholders to drive economic and social development in line with the objectives of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC).
Nigerian Newssphere reports that Adelabu had resigned to pursue his Oyo State gubernatorial ambition ahead of the 2027 general elections.
