President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as Nigeria’s Minister of Power.
The nomination was disclosed on Thursday in a statement issued by the President’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, who confirmed that it has been forwarded to the Senate for screening and confirmation in line with constitutional provisions.
According to the statement, the nomination follows the resignation of the former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, who stepped down to pursue elective office.
Onanuga described Tegbe as a fiscal and economic reform expert with over 35 years of experience across both public and private sectors.
“Mr Tegbe, from Oyo State, is a fiscal and economic reform expert with over 35 years of experience spanning the public and private sectors.
“He is a former Senior Partner and Head of Advisory Services at KPMG Africa, where he led wide ranging initiatives in fiscal policy reform, institutional transformation, and governance. He has also advised key government institutions and private sector organisations on strategic reforms, regulatory frameworks, and investment structuring.
“He is at present the Director General and Global Liaison for the Nigeria China Strategic Partnership where he is responsible for strengthening bilateral development cooperation between Nigeria and the People’s Republic of China.
“The NCSP also coordinates engagements with public sector stakeholders to advance economic and social development in line with FOCAC objectives,” he said.
