Breaking: Tinubu nominates Tegbe as Power Minister after Adelabu's resignation

Author: Akinbayo WahabPublished on: April 30, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Breaking: Tinubu nominates Tegbe as Power Minister after Adelabu's resignation

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as Minister of Power, subject to Senate confirmation. The announcement was made by the President's aide, Olusegun Dada, in a statement shared on X. This nomination follows the resignation of the former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, who stepped down to pursue elective office.

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