Togo begs for more electricity supply from Nigeria

 

Togo has called for increase in the amount of electricity it imports from Nigeria through the Niger Delta Power Holding Company in response to growing domestic power demand.

This was revealed by the Managing Director of NDPHC, Jennifer Adighije, in a statement issued on Sunday after discussions with Togo’s national electricity utility.

The delegation from Compagnie Energie Electrique du Togo was led by its Director-General, Débo-K’mba Barandao, during a visit aimed at strengthening ongoing collaboration on electricity supply.

Barandao explained that C.E.E.T currently procures approximately 75 megawatt-hours of electricity from NDPHC under an existing bilateral power supply agreement.

“The imported electricity has played a significant role in sustaining stable power supply and economic activities across Togo,” he said.

He added that electricity imported from Nigeria has helped maintain dependable and affordable power for households, businesses and public institutions throughout the country.

Barandao also praised NDPHC for its consistency, stating that the partnership has improved the reliability of Togo’s national grid while promoting stronger regional energy cooperation.

According to him, demand for electricity in Togo has risen sharply due to the addition of new consumers, especially within the industrial and commercial sectors, as well as government initiatives aimed at widening electricity access nationwide.

“In view of this development, C.E.E.T is strongly interested in increasing the volume of electricity it off-takes from NDPHC,” he said, adding that additional supply would help support expansion efforts and ensure stable electricity for newly connected consumers across the country.

Responding, Adighije reaffirmed NDPHC’s willingness to expand collaboration and continue electricity exports to neighbouring countries in the West African region.

She noted that the company operates several power plants under the National Integrated Power Project and has the capacity to support increased electricity supply across the region.

Adighije said the partnership is consistent with broader regional objectives under the Economic Community of West African States to strengthen electricity trading among member nations.

She, however, emphasised that expanding electricity exports would depend on sustainable and bankable commercial arrangements between both parties.

“A reliable payment framework will safeguard NDPHC’s interests and enable continued support for regional energy stability through power exports,” she said, explaining that credible financial guarantees and structured payment systems would help minimise risks associated with cross-border electricity trade.

Both sides described the meeting as productive and reiterated their commitment to strengthening cooperation in the electricity sector.

They also agreed to maintain ongoing engagements to develop workable frameworks that would enable increased electricity supply from Nigeria to Togo.

Industry observers say the development highlights increasing efforts among West African countries to strengthen regional electricity trading while tackling persistent power shortages.