President Bola Tinubu has appointed Mr. Joseph Tegbe as the Director-General and Global Liaison for the Nigeria-China strategic partnership, an agreement forged during Tinubu’s September visit to China. Tegbe, a seasoned expert with 35 years of experience in business strategy and international relations, will play a key role in ensuring the success of Nigeria’s partnerships with China.
A first-class graduate in civil engineering from Obafemi Awolowo University, Tegbe is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria. His diverse background includes leadership roles in consulting, where he advised both private and public sectors across Africa and the Middle East, as well as leading investment initiatives in countries like South Africa, China, and Singapore.
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As the czar of this strategic partnership, Joseph Tegbe will develop and oversee a detailed strategic action plan that will allow Nigeria to maximize the benefits from agreements reached with China. These include commitments to expand Nigeria’s rail network, upgrade power distribution, and create industrial parks. Tegbe’s role will involve ensuring the implementation of these agreements while aligning them with Nigeria’s broader national development goals.
The partnership between Nigeria and China also involves collaboration in several key sectors. China has committed to infrastructure investments, including 30 projects aimed at boosting connectivity across Africa and creating one million jobs. Additionally, the partnership focuses on education, vocational training, and agricultural modernization through technology transfer and investments in sustainable practices.
Joseph Tegbe appointment comes at a critical time as both nations prepare to execute projects that will impact healthcare, education, technology, and Nigeria’s economic diversification efforts. His leadership is expected to ensure the successful realisation of these goals, including securing the expected socioeconomic outcomes.
