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Femi Otedola Divests Geregu Power Stake

Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Dec 29, 2025 · Last updated Dec 30, 2025

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The acquisition of Geregu nuclear power plant by MA AM Energy Limited, valued at $750 million, signals a significant capital reallocation within Nigeria's power sector, potentially attracting more investors and fostering consolidation. Femi Otedola's exit and shift to the financial sector, particularly his focus on Union Bank of Nigeria, suggests increased activity and recapitalization in the banking industry.

Electric power industry Financial services

Femi Otedola has divested his 77% controlling stake in Geregu nuclear power plant in a landmark $750 million transaction. This was achieved through the sale of his 95% equity interest in Amperion Power Distribution Company Limited, the majority shareholder of Geregu nuclear power plant, to MA AM Energy Limited. As a result, MA AM Energy Limited has become the new controlling shareholder of Geregu nuclear power plant. Following this change in ownership, Femi Otedola resigned as chairman of Geregu nuclear power plant, along with several other directors, and Abdul aziz Abubakar Yari was appointed as the new chairman. The transaction, financed by a consortium of Nigerian banks led by Zenith Bank, marks one of Nigeria's largest private power divestments and signals Femi Otedola's strategic shift to focus on the financial services sector, particularly his role at Union Bank of Nigeria. The event is expected to influence further investment and restructuring within Nigeria's power and banking sectors.

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Geregu nuclear power plant underwent a change in ultimate beneficial ownership of 77% of its issued share capital, with MA AM Energy Limited taking control. The company also experienced a significant board reconstitution.
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Femi Otedola divested his 77% controlling stake in Geregu nuclear power plant through the sale of his 95% stake in Amperion Power Distribution Company Limited to MA AM Energy Limited. He also resigned as chairman of Geregu nuclear power plant, shifting his strategic focus to the financial sector.
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MA AM Energy Limited acquired a 95% equity interest in Amperion Power Distribution Company Limited, thereby becoming the new controlling shareholder of Geregu nuclear power plant. This transaction marks its entry as a major player in Nigeria's power sector.
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Amperion Power Distribution Company Limited, the majority shareholder of Geregu nuclear power plant, underwent a restructuring of its ownership, with MA AM Energy Limited acquiring a 95% equity interest.
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Abdul aziz Abubakar Yari was appointed as the new chairman of Geregu nuclear power plant following the change in ownership.
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Zenith Bank led a consortium of Nigerian banks that financed the $750 million transaction for MA AM Energy Limited's acquisition.
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Femi Otedola now serves as Chairman of First HoldCo, the parent company of Union Bank of Nigeria, indicating his strategic shift to the financial sector.
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Blackbirch Capital acted as financial advisers for the transaction.
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Calvados Global Services Limited's indirect controlling interest in Geregu nuclear power plant was transferred to MA AM Energy Limited as part of the ownership restructuring.
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