Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe
Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe (born 21 March 1966) is a Nigerian engineer, public administrator, and policy strategist. He is the Director-General of the Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership and was nominated in April 2026 by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as Nigeria’s Minister of Power, subject to Senate confirmation.[1][2]
Early life and education
Joseph Tegbe was born on 21 March 1966 in Oyo Town, Oyo State, Nigeria, with ancestral roots in Ibadan.[3]
He attended St. Mary’s RCM School, Oyo, and Federal Government College, Ogbomosho, before proceeding to Obafemi Awolowo University (formerly University of Ife), where he obtained a first-class degree in Civil Engineering.[4][3]
He later attended executive programmes at Lagos Business School, INSEAD, and Harvard institutions.[3]
Career
KPMG career
Tegbe spent a significant part of his professional career at KPMG, where he rose to become Senior Partner and Head of Advisory Services for KPMG Africa.[1][5]
At KPMG, he led advisory engagements across fiscal policy reform, governance systems, institutional transformation, and investment strategy.[5][2]
He also served as Partner and Head of Technology Advisory and Markets at KPMG Nigeria, and was involved in cybersecurity, public sector, and telecommunications advisory across Africa.[4]
During his consulting career spanning over three decades, Tegbe advised governments, multinational corporations, and public institutions on economic reforms, regulatory frameworks, and large-scale transformation projects.[1][2]
Earlier in his career, he worked at Shell Petroleum Development Company as Head of Materials Accounting.[4]
Public sector and policy roles
Following his private-sector career, Tegbe transitioned into public policy and advisory roles.
He currently serves as Director-General and Global Liaison for the Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership, coordinating bilateral development initiatives between Nigeria and China.[1][5]
In 2025, he was appointed Chairman of the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee, tasked with overseeing the implementation of Nigeria’s tax reforms.[6]
He has also contributed to policy development through engagements with institutions such as the Nigerian Economic Summit Group.[4]
Ministerial nomination
In April 2026, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu nominated Tegbe as Nigeria’s Minister of Power following the exit of Adebayo Adelabu.[1][2]
The nomination is part of broader efforts to strengthen reforms in Nigeria’s electricity sector, improve grid stability, and attract investment.[3]
Professional affiliations
Tegbe is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN).[3][6]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Joseph Tegbe: the technocrat stepping into Nigeria's toughest sector". BusinessDay. Lagos, Nigeria. 30 April 2026. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 "Tinubu nominates ex-KPMG executive Joseph Tegbe as power minister". The Will. Nigeria. 30 April 2026. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Full profile: Meet new power minister-designate, Joseph Tegbe". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 "Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe: Things to know about new minister of power". Legit.ng. 30 April 2026. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Tinubu nominates ex-KPMG partner for minister of power role". BusinessDay. Lagos, Nigeria. 30 April 2026. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
- 1 2 "Tinubu names Joseph Tegbe to lead National Tax Policy Implementation Committee". Independent. Lagos, Nigeria. 29 November 2025. Retrieved 1 May 2026.