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Geregu Power Committed to Maximising Shareholders’ Value, Says Femi Otedola

The Executive Chairman, Board of Directors, Geregu Power Plc,  Mr. Femi Otedola,  on Tuesday restated the commitment of the company towards delivering improved performance.

He stressed that the power company was taking necessary steps to  expand its capacity  in order to  maximise shareholders’ wealth.

Otedola stated this while  speaking at the “Closing Gong ceremony” and commemoration of  the first Annual General Meeting (AGM)  of the company on the floor of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) in Lagos.

He called on  the incoming administration to do all it could  to tackle power sector challenges. He noted that even though the power sector has its challenges, the incoming government could  set its priority on tackling the challenges in the sector.

According to him,  the power sector had been faced with a lot of problems, noting, however,  that the problems are surmountable. Otedola explained that the major problem was transmission, saying that if the power sector was well organised  it would be cheaper and have a lot of positive impact on the manufacturing sector and the entire economy as a whole.

“I believe we are now at the stage that the power sector will get a lot of attention. We have new plants. Our problem is transmission, there is need to look in this direction.

“We are in a stage where the new government can come and tackle the challenges in the power sector and hopefully there will be positive results. So, what is needed is to seek investors who have knowledge of the private sector to work on these challenges. We had come to the exchange to list for the very first time. The first power company to embark on an aggressive 300 per cent expansion drive; the first company to release its financial result and so I am happy to be here,” he said.

Whilst expressing delight over the company’s first year anniversary as a listed company, he emphasised that for any company to sustain its wealth, there was need for it to be listed on the stock exchange.

Also speaking, the  Chief Executive Officer, Geregu Power Plc, Mr. Akin Akinfemiwa, acknowledged the NGX and stockbrokers for their support during the listing of the company and trading of the company’s stocks on the bourse.

“We have come today to state our unflinching commitment towards upholding the values and ethos of the exchange. We are doing everything within our means to expand our capacity towards maximising shareholders’ value,”Akinfemiwa said.

On his part, the Chairman,  NGX,  Alhaji Umaru Kwairanga,  commended Geregu Power Plc for showing good example in adhering to the post-listing requirements.

He urged more power companies, among others to come on board and get listed so that they can also benefit from the capital market.

According to him, the stock market has compensated Geregu Power with price appreciation and it has shown that the market is information driven.

Also speaking,  the  Chief Executive Officer, NGX, Mr. Temi Popoola, described  Otedola as a firm believer in the capital market, noting that  the exchange was  aware of Geregu Power Plc’s  strategic ambitions to ensure more value for all stakeholders..

 “We are aware of your strategic ambitions and we assure you that the NGX can help you to raise capital. We have seen benefits of that with the public announcement of FEDA that took a five per cent on the floor of the market through those shares. So we hope that you will be using the market now and in any other strategic vehicles and companies that you may have,” Popoola added.

Geregu Power Plc  rewarded shareholders with a dividend of N8 per share for the year ended December 31, 2022. The shareholders yesterday approved the dividend at the AGM held in Lagos, amidst commendation on the board and management, pledging their support to ensure the company perform better in the years ahead.

Goddy Egene and Kayode Tokede

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