The Senate has been urged to expedite the confirmation of Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as Minister of Power, following his nomination by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Tegbe’s nomination comes in the wake of the resignation of former Power Minister, Adebayo Adelabu, who stepped down from office on April 30, 2026, to pursue his governorship ambition in Oyo State.

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of BYD Motors Nigeria Limited, Chief Moses Ayom, who made the call in a statement on Friday commended the President for nominating Tegbe, describing the move as a strategic step towards repositioning Nigeria’s troubled electricity sector.

Ayom said Tegbe’s extensive experience spanning the finance and power sectors places him in a strong position to drive the administration’s power sector reform agenda.

According to him, the nominee possesses the right mix of expertise and industry knowledge required to deliver lasting solutions to the challenges bedevilling the sector.

Ayom noted that Tegbe’s professional background includes significant engagements in regulatory and institutional reforms involving key agencies such as the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission and the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Company.

He urged lawmakers to fast-track the confirmation process to enable Tegbe assume office and begin implementing the Federal Government’s power sector reset agenda.

“Every Nigerian knows that the power sector remains one of our biggest challenges. The President’s swift nomination of Tegbe underscores his commitment to addressing the electricity situation in the country,” Ayom said.

He also called on Nigerians to support the nominee and sustain confidence in the administration’s reform drive, expressing optimism that ongoing efforts under the Renewed Hope Agenda would soon translate into improved electricity supply nationwide.

Ayom added that Tegbe’s eventual confirmation would mark a critical step towards delivering reliable and sustainable power to homes and businesses across the country.