Tinubu swears in two new ministers

President Bola Tinubu has officially inaugurated Joseph Tegbe as the Minister of Power and Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye as the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, following the resignation of their predecessors who stepped down to contest in upcoming primary elections.

The appointments come after former Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu and former Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar resigned to pursue elective office ahead of the All Progressives Congress's May 2026 primary elections. The Senate had screened and confirmed both Tegbe and Enikanolaiye on May 6, 2026.

This marks the second group of ministers inducted into the Federal Executive Council since a directive was issued in March 2026 requiring ministers with political ambitions to resign before the primaries. Previously, Dr. Muttaqha Darma was sworn in as Minister of Housing and Urban Development on April 30, 2026.

Ambassador Enikanolaiye, a career diplomat with 35 years in Nigeria's foreign service, previously served as Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and International Relations. He holds a First Class degree in Political Science and a Master's in International Law and Diplomacy. Joseph Tegbe brings over 35 years of professional experience from both public and private sectors to his new role as Minister of Power.

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This follows the resignation of at least two ministers ahead of the All Progressives Congress’ May 2026 primary elections.