Tinubu nominates Tegbe as Power Minister

President Bola Tinubu has nominated Joseph Tegbe as Minister of Power, subject to confirmation by the Senate.

The nomination has been transmitted to the Senate for screening and confirmation in accordance with the Constitution.

This is contained in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday in Abuja.

The nomination follows the resignation of the former minister, Adebayo Adelabu, who stepped down to pursue elective office.

Mr Tegbe, from Oyo State, is a fiscal and economic reform expert with over 35 years of experience across the public and private sectors.

He is a former Senior Partner and Head of Advisory Services at KPMG Africa, where he led initiatives in fiscal policy reform and institutional transformation.

He has advised government institutions and private sector organisations on strategic reforms, regulatory frameworks and investment structuring.

Mr Tegbe is currently the Director-General and Global Liaison for the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership, NCSP, coordinating bilateral development cooperation with China.

His experience includes engagements in the power sector, particularly in regulatory and institutional reforms involving key agencies.

The president said the nomination is expected to strengthen ongoing efforts to reform the power sector, enhance grid stability and attract sustainable investment.

He expressed confidence that Mr Tegbe would bring his expertise to advance reforms and improve outcomes in the sector.

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