By Sunday Adepoju
Ayede (Ogbomosho): The Federal Polytechnic Ayede, Oyo State has expressed profound appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing Engr. Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as Nigeria’s Minister of Power.
The commendation was contained in a statement issued by the acting Rector of the institution, Engr. Dr. Temilola Morufat Adepoju, and made available to journalists through the acting Director of the Centre for Information, Communication and Public Relations, Mr. Sunday Adepoju.
Dr. Adepoju described the appointment of Engr. Tegbe, an illustrous son of Oyo State, as a well-deserved recognition of competence, integrity, and exemplary leadership, noting that the new Minister possesses the requisite experience and capacity to drive meaningful reforms in the nation’s power sector.
“On behalf of the Governing Council of Federal Polytechnic Ayede, led by Hon. Yakubu Dati (FNIPR), Members of the Council, Principal Officers, Deans, Directors, Heads of Departments and Units, staff, and students, I extend our heartfelt felicitations to Engr. Joseph Tegbe on his appointment as Nigeria’s Minister of Power,” the statement read.
The acting Rector noted that Engr. Tegbe’s track record in both the public and private sectors has distinguished him as a visionary leader committed to national development and service to humanity.
She also expressed confidence that the Minister would bring his wealth of experience, innovative ideas, and strategic leadership to bear in addressing the challenges confronting Nigeria’s power sector and advancing the Federal Government’s agenda for sustainable energy development.
While congratulating the new Minister, Dr. Adepoju equally thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for finding Engr. Tegbe worthy of the important national assignment.
According to her, the appointment reflects the President’s commitment to placing competent and result-oriented individuals in strategic positions for the growth and development of the country.
She prayed for divine wisdom, strength, and guidance for Engr. Tegbe as he assumes office and expressed optimism that his tenure would usher in remarkable progress in the power sector, with positive impacts on industries, educational institutions, businesses, and the general well-being of Nigerians.
Dr. Adepoju reaffirmed the institution’s support for policies and initiatives aimed at improving electricity generation, transmission, and distribution across the country, describing reliable power supply as a critical driver of educational advancement, industrial growth, and economic prosperity.