Tinubu nominates Tegbe as power minister

Ebun Emmanuel – April 30,2026

President Bola Tinubu has nominated Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as the new Minister of Power, pending confirmation by the Senate

The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.

Onanuga stated that 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 added that 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.

According to the statement, the nomination is aimed at strengthening ongoing reforms in the power sector, improving electricity grid stability, and attracting sustainable investment into the industry.