President Bola Tinubu has officially sworn in Joseph Tegbe as Nigeria’s new Minister of Power, marking a fresh leadership transition in the country’s critical electricity sector.

The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, where senior government officials, political leaders and dignitaries gathered to witness the event.

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Engineer Tegbe’s appointment comes at a time when Nigeria continues to face major challenges in electricity generation, transmission and distribution, with millions of citizens and businesses demanding improved power supply and sector reforms.

Speaking during the ceremony, President Tinubu reiterated his administration’s commitment to strengthening the nation’s power infrastructure and improving energy access across the country.

The President expressed confidence in Tegbe’s professional experience and leadership capacity, noting that the new minister is expected to drive reforms aimed at stabilising electricity supply and attracting greater investment into the sector.

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Joseph Tegbe is widely known as an engineer and administrator with experience in infrastructure development, public policy and strategic management. Political observers say his appointment signals the administration’s intention to intensify efforts toward addressing long-standing problems in the power sector.

The Ministry of Power remains one of the most critical ministries in Nigeria due to persistent concerns over unstable electricity supply, rising energy costs and infrastructure deficits.

Industry stakeholders are expected to closely monitor the new minister’s approach to tackling issues affecting generation companies, transmission systems and electricity distribution networks.

Analysts believe Tegbe’s performance will play a major role in shaping public perception of the Tinubu administration’s economic and industrial agenda, particularly as reliable electricity remains central to national growth and investment.

The swearing-in also forms part of broader efforts by the federal government to reposition strategic sectors of the economy through leadership changes and policy reforms.

Nigerians are expected to look forward to concrete actions and measurable improvements in power supply under the new minister’s leadership.