President Tinubu has nominated fiscal and economic reform expert Joseph Tegbe as Minister of Power, following the resignation of former minister Adebayo Adelabu.
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as Minister of Power, with the nomination already transmitted to the Senate for screening and confirmation.
Tegbe, an Oyo State indigene with over three decades of public and private sector experience, previously served as Senior Partner and Head of Advisory Services at KPMG Africa. He currently serves as Director General and Global Liaison for the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership.
His nomination follows the resignation of former minister Adebayo Adelabu, who stepped down to pursue elective office.
The presidency stated 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.”
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