President Bola Tinubu has nominated Mr Joseph Tegbe as the new Minister of Power, following the resignation of Mr Adebayo Adelabu, who stepped down to pursue elective office.
The nomination, announced in a State House press release on Thursday, has been transmitted to the Senate for screening and confirmation in line with constitutional provisions.
Adelabu, in his resignation letter addressed to the President, said his decision to leave office was informed by his intention to re-enter partisan politics and seek elective office. He expressed appreciation to President Tinubu for the opportunity to serve, noting that his tenure was marked by efforts to stabilise Nigeria’s fragile power sector despite entrenched structural challenges.
Adelabu’s tenure as minister ended at close of business on Thursday.
“I remain grateful for the trust reposed in me to serve our country at a critical time in the power sector,” Adelabu wrote, adding that while progress had been made, “significant work remains to achieve sustainable and reliable electricity supply for Nigerians.”
During Adelabu’s tenure, Nigeria recorded a highest verified peak generation of about 5,801 megawatts, a figure widely considered insufficient for a country of over 200 million people. The development underscores the persistent electricity crisis that has spanned successive administrations, with the country still ranking among the lowest globally in per capita power consumption.
Across the country, households and businesses continue to grapple with erratic supply, frequent grid collapses, and heavy reliance on alternative energy sources, particularly generators, which significantly increase the cost of living and doing business.
According to the presidency, Tegbe is a fiscal and economic reform expert with over 35 years of experience across the public and private sectors. He previously served as Senior Partner and Head of Advisory Services at KPMG Africa, where he led initiatives in fiscal policy reform, institutional transformation, and governance.
He is currently the Director General and Global Liaison for the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership, where he coordinates bilateral development efforts between Nigeria and China, including engagements aligned with the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation.
The presidency noted that Tegbe has been involved in power sector reforms, particularly in engagements with key institutions such as the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission and the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Company, positioning him to drive regulatory and institutional improvements.
“The nomination is expected to strengthen ongoing efforts to reform the power sector, enhance grid stability, and attract sustainable investment in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda,” the statement read.
If confirmed by the Senate, Tegbe will inherit a sector burdened by chronic underinvestment, liquidity challenges, and infrastructure deficits, with expectations high that his reform-oriented background could help unlock improvements in generation, transmission, and distribution.
For millions of Nigerians, however, the ultimate measure of success will remain simple: a steady, reliable power supply that has long proved elusive.
Tinubu Nominates Tegbe Power Minister as Adelabu Bows Out
Godswill Michael
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Mr Joseph Tegbe as the new Minister of Power, following the resignation of Mr Adebayo Adelabu, who stepped down to pursue elective office.
The nomination, announced in a State House press release on Thursday, has been transmitted to the Senate for screening and confirmation in line with constitutional provisions.
Adelabu, in his resignation letter addressed to the President, said his decision to leave office was informed by his intention to re-enter partisan politics and seek elective office. He expressed appreciation to President Tinubu for the opportunity to serve, noting that his tenure was marked by efforts to stabilise Nigeria’s fragile power sector despite entrenched structural challenges.
Adelabu’s tenure as minister ended at close of business on Thursday.
“I remain grateful for the trust reposed in me to serve our country at a critical time in the power sector,” Adelabu wrote, adding that while progress had been made, “significant work remains to achieve sustainable and reliable electricity supply for Nigerians.”
During Adelabu’s tenure, Nigeria recorded a highest verified peak generation of about 5,801 megawatts, a figure widely considered insufficient for a country of over 200 million people. The development underscores the persistent electricity crisis that has spanned successive administrations, with the country still ranking among the lowest globally in per capita power consumption.
Across the country, households and businesses continue to grapple with erratic supply, frequent grid collapses, and heavy reliance on alternative energy sources, particularly generators, which significantly increase the cost of living and doing business.
According to the presidency, Tegbe is a fiscal and economic reform expert with over 35 years of experience across the public and private sectors. He previously served as Senior Partner and Head of Advisory Services at KPMG Africa, where he led initiatives in fiscal policy reform, institutional transformation, and governance.
He is currently the Director General and Global Liaison for the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership, where he coordinates bilateral development efforts between Nigeria and China, including engagements aligned with the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation.
The presidency noted that Tegbe has been involved in power sector reforms, particularly in engagements with key institutions such as the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission and the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Company, positioning him to drive regulatory and institutional improvements.
“The nomination is expected to strengthen ongoing efforts to reform the power sector, enhance grid stability, and attract sustainable investment in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda,” the statement read.
If confirmed by the Senate, Tegbe will inherit a sector burdened by chronic underinvestment, liquidity challenges, and infrastructure deficits, with expectations high that his reform-oriented background could help unlock improvements in generation, transmission, and distribution.
For millions of Nigerians, however, the ultimate measure of success will remain simple: a steady, reliable power supply that has long proved elusive.
Godswill Michael
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Mr Joseph Tegbe as the new Minister of Power, following the resignation of Mr Adebayo Adelabu, who stepped down to pursue elective office.
The nomination, announced in a State House press release on Thursday, has been transmitted to the Senate for screening and confirmation in line with constitutional provisions.
Adelabu, in his resignation letter addressed to the President, said his decision to leave office was informed by his intention to re-enter partisan politics and seek elective office. He expressed appreciation to President Tinubu for the opportunity to serve, noting that his tenure was marked by efforts to stabilise Nigeria’s fragile power sector despite entrenched structural challenges.
Adelabu’s tenure as minister ended at close of business on Thursday.
“I remain grateful for the trust reposed in me to serve our country at a critical time in the power sector,” Adelabu wrote, adding that while progress had been made, “significant work remains to achieve sustainable and reliable electricity supply for Nigerians.”
During Adelabu’s tenure, Nigeria recorded a highest verified peak generation of about 5,801 megawatts, a figure widely considered insufficient for a country of over 200 million people. The development underscores the persistent electricity crisis that has spanned successive administrations, with the country still ranking among the lowest globally in per capita power consumption.
Across the country, households and businesses continue to grapple with erratic supply, frequent grid collapses, and heavy reliance on alternative energy sources, particularly generators, which significantly increase the cost of living and doing business.
According to the presidency, Tegbe is a fiscal and economic reform expert with over 35 years of experience across the public and private sectors. He previously served as Senior Partner and Head of Advisory Services at KPMG Africa, where he led initiatives in fiscal policy reform, institutional transformation, and governance.
He is currently the Director General and Global Liaison for the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership, where he coordinates bilateral development efforts between Nigeria and China, including engagements aligned with the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation.
The presidency noted that Tegbe has been involved in power sector reforms, particularly in engagements with key institutions such as the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission and the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Company, positioning him to drive regulatory and institutional improvements.
“The nomination is expected to strengthen ongoing efforts to reform the power sector, enhance grid stability, and attract sustainable investment in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda,” the statement read.
If confirmed by the Senate, Tegbe will inherit a sector burdened by chronic underinvestment, liquidity challenges, and infrastructure deficits, with expectations high that his reform-oriented background could help unlock improvements in generation, transmission, and distribution.
For millions of Nigerians, however, the ultimate measure of success will remain simple: a steady, reliable power supply that has long proved elusive.
