Senate screens Tegbe for power minister role as he outlines reforms, execution plans, and timelines for improving Nigeria’s electricity sector
The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday screened the Minister of Power designate, Engr. Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, during a session focused on his reform agenda and proposed solutions to Nigeria’s persistent electricity challenges.
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Lawmakers at the National Assembly in Abuja assessed Tegbe’s experience in public sector reform and infrastructure delivery, noting that his background could support ongoing efforts to stabilise the power sector.
In his presentation, Tegbe described electricity as central to national development, stressing that it remains the foundation of productivity, dignity and national confidence.
He acknowledged long-standing inefficiencies across the power value chain but insisted that progress would depend on disciplined execution rather than short-term fixes.
“There is no quick fix, but there is a disciplined path to solving it,” Tegbe said, outlining a reform strategy anchored on measurable outcomes and accountability.
He identified key priorities including improved gas supply for generation, stronger grid reliability, tighter oversight of distribution companies, accelerated metering, and restoration of financial discipline in the sector.
Tegbe also assured lawmakers that his approach would prioritise clarity, structure and performance tracking, adding that the goal was to replace uncertainty with measurable progress.
On delivery timelines, the ministerial nominee said immediate diagnostics and stakeholder engagement would begin ahead of structured reforms, noting that some improvements could be visible within three months.
He further stated that broader sector recovery, including credibility restoration and improved metering systems, would be targeted within the first year of implementation.
Tegbe pledged close collaboration with the National Assembly and relevant stakeholders, emphasising that sustainable progress would require coordinated national effort.
Reaffirming his commitment, he said: “I will be accountable for progress, responsible in communication, and disciplined in execution.”
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The screening session ended with his nomination moving to the next stage of confirmation.
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