Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe
Minister of Power, Federal Republic of Nigeria
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Bio Summary
Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe is the Minister of Power and a renowned technocrat with a distinguished career in management consulting and economic reform. A First-Class Civil Engineering graduate and former Senior Partner at KPMG Africa, Tegbe transitioned into public service to leverage his expertise in institutional transformation. Appointed by President Bola Tinubu in April 2026, he is tasked with stabilizing Nigeria’s national grid and advancing power sector reforms. His leadership is defined by a data-driven, technocratic approach to governance and infrastructure development.
Education
- Secondary Education: Federal Government College (FGC), Ogbomoso (Class of 1983).
- Higher Education: B.Sc. (First Class Honours) in Civil Engineering, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (1988).
- Executive Education:
- Advanced Management Programme (AMP), Lagos Business School (2001).
- Executive Management Programme, INSEAD, France (2006).
- Executive Management Programme, Harvard Business School (2011).
- Executive Management Programme, Harvard Kennedy School of Government.
Professional Background
Joseph Tegbe is a veteran management consultant and fiscal reform expert with over 35 years of experience. He was a Senior Partner and Head of Advisory Services at KPMG Africa, where he led institutional transformations across various sectors. Before his ministerial appointment, he served as the Director General and Global Liaison for the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP). He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (FCA) and the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (FCIT).