Togo has expressed interest in increasing electricity imports from Nigeria through the Niger Delta Power Holding Company to meet growing domestic demand and support economic expansion.
The government of Togo has expressed interest in increasing electricity imports from Nigeria through the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) to meet rising domestic demand.
The Managing Director of NDPHC, Jennifer Adighije, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday following discussions with Togo’s national electricity utility.
The visiting delegation from Compagnie Energie Electrique du Togo (C.E.E.T) was led by its Director-General, Débo‑K’mba Barandao, as part of efforts to strengthen existing power supply cooperation between both countries.
Barandao said the utility currently purchases about 75 megawatt-hours of electricity from NDPHC under a bilateral power supply arrangement.
“The imported electricity has played a significant role in sustaining stable power supply and economic activities across Togo,” he said.
According to him, Nigerian electricity imports help maintain reliable and affordable power for households, businesses and public institutions across the country.
Barandao noted that electricity demand in Togo has increased significantly due to new consumers, particularly in the industrial and commercial sectors, as well as government efforts to expand national access to electricity.
“In view of this development, C.E.E.T is strongly interested in increasing the volume of electricity it off-takes from NDPHC,” he added.
Responding, Jennifer Adighije reaffirmed NDPHC’s readiness to deepen cooperation and sustain electricity exports to neighbouring countries across West Africa.
She said the company operates multiple plants under the National Integrated Power Project, which has the capacity to support increased regional electricity supply.
Adighije added that the partnership aligns with broader regional energy integration efforts under the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
However, she emphasised that expanding electricity exports would require bankable and sustainable commercial arrangements between both parties.
According to her, credible financial guarantees and structured payment mechanisms are essential to reduce risks associated with cross-border electricity trade.
“A reliable payment framework will safeguard NDPHC’s interests and enable continued support for regional energy stability through power exports,” she said.
Both sides described the meeting as productive and agreed to continue engagements aimed at developing workable frameworks for increased electricity supply from Nigeria to Togo.
Industry observers say the move reflects growing efforts among West African countries to deepen regional electricity trade and address persistent power shortages.
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