- Togo has expressed interest in increasing electricity imports from Nigeria’s Niger Delta Power Holding Company to meet rising demand.
- The request followed a strategic meeting between both organisations to expand cross-border electricity trade.
The Republic of Togo has expressed interest in increasing its electricity purchases from Nigeria’s Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) to satisfy rising national demand. A delegation from the Compagnie Energie Electrique du Togo (CEET) met with NDPHC management to explore expanding the existing cross-border energy trade.
CEET purchases approximately 75 megawatt-hours of electricity from the NDPHC on a bilateral basis to support its capital, Lomé, and surrounding regions. According to the Director-General of CEET, Débo-K’mba Barandao, the utility company faces a surge in demand following the onboarding of new industrial and commercial customers.
The Togolese delegation commended the NDPHC for the consistency of its power supply and its role in improving regional reliability. Furthermore, Barandao noted that additional supply from Nigeria would directly support Togo’s national strategy to extend stable electricity to newly connected households.
“In view of this development, CEET expressed strong interest in increasing the volume of electricity it off-takes from NDPHC,” he said. “Additional supply will support our power expansion strategy and ensure newly connected consumers receive stable electricity.”
NDPHC’s Managing Director and CEO, Jennifer Adighije, confirmed the company is ready to deepen collaboration. She noted that NDPHC operates several power plants under the National Integrated Power Project. It can support regional electricity supply.
Furthermore, Adighije said the partnership aligns with West African initiatives to enhance electricity trade among ECOWAS members. She stressed that the companies must establish structured payment mechanisms and credible financial guarantees to reduce risks in cross-border supply.
“Reliable financial arrangements will protect NDPHC’s interests and enable us to continue supporting regional energy stability through electricity exports,” the statement added.
Both parties described the meeting as productive. They reaffirmed their commitment to cooperation and agreed to continue working on frameworks to increase Nigeria’s electricity supply to Togo.
If implemented, the increased electricity offtake will boost energy cooperation between Nigeria and Togo. It will also improve electricity access and support economic development across the region.