President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally sworn in Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as the Minister of Power and Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye as the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. The ceremony took place on Monday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, with family members, cabinet colleagues, and other senior government officials in attendance.
These appointments come after the departure of former Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu and former Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar, who both stepped down to pursue gubernatorial ambitions in their home states. Following President Tinubu’s nomination, both Tegbe and Enikanolaiye underwent screening and were confirmed by the Senate on May 6, 2026.
Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, originally from Ibadan, Oyo State, is recognized for his expertise in economic, fiscal, and institutional reforms. With over thirty years of experience spanning the public and private sectors, he brings a robust background in policy implementation and stakeholder engagement to his new role.
Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye hails from Igbagun in Kogi State. He earned a First Class degree in Political Science from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, where he was the best graduating student in his faculty and received the Dean’s Prize. He also holds a Master’s degree in International Law and Diplomacy from the University of Lagos, which he completed with distinction. Enikanolaiye is a seasoned diplomat who has represented Nigeria in various countries, including Ethiopia, Serbia, Canada, and the United Kingdom. His most recent posting was as Nigeria’s Head of Mission in New Delhi, India. Prior to joining the cabinet, he served as Senior Special Assistant to President Tinubu on Foreign Affairs and International Relations in the Office of the Chief of Staff.