The nomination, announced in a statement on Thursday, is subject to confirmation by the senate.

This comes after Adebayo Adelabu resigned to pursue his governorship ambitions.

Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, said Tegbe’s nomination is expected to further strengthen ongoing efforts to reform the power sector, enhance grid stability, and attract sustainable investment.

“The nomination has been transmitted to the Senate for screening and confirmation in accordance with the Constitution,” Onanuga said in the statement.

“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 is a former Senior Partner and Head of Advisory Services at KPMG Africa, where he led wide-ranging initiatives in fiscal policy reform, institutional transformation, and governance. He has also advised key government institutions and private sector organisations on strategic reforms, regulatory frameworks, and investment structuring.

“He is at present the Director General and Global Liaison for the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), where he is responsible for strengthening bilateral development cooperation between Nigeria and the People’s Republic of China.

“The NCSP also coordinates engagements with public sector stakeholders to advance economic and social development in line with FOCAC objectives.”

According to the statement, Tegbe’s experience includes significant engagements within the power sector, particularly in regulatory and institutional reform involving agencies such as the Nigerian electricity regulatory commission (NERC) and the Nigerian bulk electricity trading company (NBET).

Onanuga said 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.

Source: THE CABLE