Hon. Minister, Joseph Tegbe unveils sector reset to target metering, transmission modernisation, market liquidity and investor confidence as Nigeria moves from electricity sector reforms to implementation. Nigeria’s electricity reform agenda gained fresh momentum as the Federal Government unveiled a…
Execution Over Rhetoric – How Tegbe is Resetting Nigeria’s Power Sector
When Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe appeared before the Nigerian Senate for his confirmation screening on 6 May 2026, he offered a message that stood out for its clarity and restraint: he would not make promises he could not keep. In a…
Senate Confirms Joseph Tegbe as Power Minister Amid Nigeria’s 4,500MW Electricity Supply Crisis
Nigeria’s Senate has confirmed Mr. Joseph Tegbe as Minister of Power following his successful screening at plenary, as lawmakers intensified calls for urgent reforms to address the country’s persistent electricity crisis and weak power infrastructure. The confirmation came after extensive…
Tinubu Appoints Tegbe as Power Minister, Requests Senate’s Confirmation
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Mr Joseph Olasunkanmi 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. The nomination follows…