The Digest:
The Senate has confirmed Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe and Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye as ministers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The duo was confirmed after their screening at the Committee of the Whole on the floor of the Senate on Wednesday. President Bola Tinubu had written to the Senate on Tuesday seeking their confirmation, citing Section 147(2) of the 1999 Constitution. During his screening, Tegbe warned that Nigeria's power crisis requires tough and transparent reforms, saying, "We will not do things the way we used to. I will not promise what I cannot deliver."
Key Points:
- Tegbe will likely oversee the power sector with a mandate for transparency.
- He promised visible results within three months or none at all.
- Sub-national governments will be encouraged to generate their own electricity.
- Enikanolaiye brings diplomatic experience as a career ambassador.
- The confirmation fills vacant ministerial positions in Tinubu's cabinet.
Watch for Tegbe's first actions in office and whether power sector improvements become visible within his three-month timeline.
Sources: Channels Television
