The first phase of Magboro Power Plant Kicked off Monday 28th October 2024 with official signing and unveiling of the 30 MW Power purchase agreement between Bresson A S, Magboro Power Company and Ibadan Distribution Company.

Premium customers around Magboro, Mowe are expected within 11months to benefit from 24hours uninterrupted electricity supply as a result of collaboration between Bresson and Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company
at a price below current band A charges.

The Magboro plant designed as a 90 MW plant is expected to receive its first shipment of Titan 130 Solar Turbine by the end of April 2025.

In his remarks, Engr. Francis Agoha, the Acting Managing Director of IBEDC, emphasized that this partnership aligns with the company’s strategic goal of improving customer energy availability.

“This agreement marks a significant milestone in our continuous efforts to ensure consistent and affordable power for the Magboro community and beyond,” he stated.

“We are committed to forging partnerships that foster progress and deliver lasting solutions to the power challenges faced by communities within our network.”

In his own remark the Chairman and Chief Executive of Bresson, A S, Dr. Gbenga Hashim stated that he is grateful to God that the journey to build the Magboro Power plant which started about 20 years ago his coming to fruition.

Magboro Power Company Limited, a respected independent power developer will play a crucial role in this initiative.

Dignitaries present at the event included Mr Austin Avuru, pioneer Managing Director of Seplat Petroleum; Traditional Ruler of Magboro, His Royal Highness Oba Adio Ademuyiwa; the SA Energy to Ogun State Governor; Jide Onakoya; Bankers, Mr Moli Mitchelli, Director of Bresson Mr Vincent Gueneau, Stock brothers and other captains and industries.

The others included the staff and management of Bresson and IBEDC.