Customers to benefit reliable electricity within 11 months

The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has committed to delivering a 24-hour power supply to residents of Magboro and Mowe within the next 11 months, following the signing of a N180 billion power plant purchase agreement with Bresson A.S. and Magboro Power Company.

IBEDC’s spokesperson Busola Tunwase, confirmed this in a statement, yesterday, following the signing and unveiling ceremony.

She said that the first shipment of Titan 170 solar turbines for the 90 megawatts Magboro Power Plant is scheduled to arrive by April 2025.

In his remarks, the Acting Managing Director of IBEDC, Francis Agoha, emphasised that this partnership aligns with the Federal Government’s target of 6,000 megawatts power projection for 2024 and 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.

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