President Bola Tinubu on Monday swore in Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as Minister of Power and Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs during a ceremony held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
The inauguration followed their confirmation by the Senate after the resignation of former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and former Foreign Affairs Minister, Yusuf Tuggar, who stepped down to pursue governorship ambitions in their respective states.
Swearing-In Held at Presidential Villa
The ceremony was attended by family members of the new ministers, senior government officials and other invited guests.
Tegbe and Enikanolaiye were nominated by President Tinubu and later screened and confirmed by the Senate on May 6, 2026.
Their appointments fill the vacancies created by the recent cabinet reshuffle.
Tegbe Takes Charge of Power Ministry
Joseph Tegbe, an indigene of Ibadan in Oyo State, assumes leadership of the Ministry of Power with more than three decades of experience spanning the public and private sectors.
Over a career lasting more than 35 years, he has been involved in economic management, public sector reforms, policy implementation and strategic planning.
He is also known for his work in institutional development and stakeholder engagement.
Enikanolaiye Joins Foreign Affairs Ministry
Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, who hails from Igbagun in Kogi State, brings extensive diplomatic experience to the Foreign Affairs Ministry.
He graduated with a First Class degree in Political Science from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, where he emerged as the best graduating student in his faculty.
He later obtained a Master’s degree in International Law and Diplomacy from the University of Lagos with distinction.
Experienced Diplomat
Before his appointment, Enikanolaiye served as Senior Special Assistant to President Tinubu on Foreign Affairs and International Relations in the Office of the Chief of Staff.
During his diplomatic career, he represented Nigeria in several countries and international missions, including Ethiopia, Serbia, Canada and the United Kingdom.
He also served as Nigeria’s Head of Mission in New Delhi, India, before returning to the presidency.
