Tinubu swears in power, foreign affairs ministers

President Bola Tinubu has officially inducted two new ministers into his cabinet, appointing Joseph Tegbe as the Minister of Power and Sola Enikanolaiye as the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the State House in Abuja, shortly after President Tinubu received Madagascar's president, Michael Randrianirina, on a courtesy visit.

The appointments are part of recent cabinet adjustments designed to enhance policy execution and boost performance across critical government sectors. Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi State, Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, and other senior officials were present as the Oath of Office was administered, marking the formal commencement of the ministers' duties within the Federal Executive Council (FEC).

Joseph Tegbe, originally from Oyo State, is a strategist with over 35 years of experience in fiscal, economic, and institutional reforms across public and private sectors. He holds a First Class Degree in Civil Engineering and a Master's in Business Administration and Public Administration. Before his ministerial role, Tegbe served as Senior Partner and Head of Advisory Services at KPMG Africa, where he spearheaded significant public-sector reform initiatives. He replaces Adebayo Adelabu, who resigned to pursue governorship aspirations.

Sola Enikanolaiye, from Kogi State, brings a distinguished career in diplomacy. He earned a First Class Degree in Political Science and a Master's in International Law and Diplomacy with distinction. Joining the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1982, he rose to the rank of permanent secretary, serving for 35 years until his retirement in August 2017. His diplomatic postings included Nigeria's missions in Ethiopia, Serbia, Canada, and the United Kingdom, and he also served as Nigeria's High Commissioner to India. Prior to his current appointment, Enikanolaiye was Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and International Relations. He succeeds Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, who was elevated after Yusuf Tuggar resigned to contest an election.