Togo has formally requested an increase in electricity imports from Nigeria’s Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) to address rising domestic demand and support national grid expansion. The appeal was made during a recent strategic meeting between NDPHC management and a delegation from Togo’s national utility, Compagnie Energie Electrique du Togo (CEET).
The meeting, led by CEET Director-General Débo-K’mba Barandao, focused on strengthening existing cross-border power trade and exploring avenues for expanded cooperation. Currently, Togo purchases approximately 75 megawatt-hours of electricity from NDPHC through a bilateral agreement, a supply that has contributed to stable power delivery and economic activity in the West African nation.
Barandao highlighted that CEET is experiencing a significant surge in electricity demand, driven by the connection of new industrial and commercial customers, as well as the Togolese government’s ongoing efforts to broaden electricity access nationwide. He commended NDPHC for the consistency of its supply, noting that the partnership has improved power reliability across Togo’s network and strengthened regional energy cooperation.
In response, NDPHC Managing Director Jennifer Adighije affirmed the company’s commitment to increasing exports to Togo, citing its operational capacity under Nigeria’s National Integrated Power Project. She emphasized that scaling up supply aligns with regional initiatives, particularly those under the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), aimed at enhancing power integration and availability in the sub-region.
Adighije, however, stressed that any expansion must be underpinned by “bankable and sustainable commercial arrangements.” She called for credible financial guarantees and structured payment mechanisms to mitigate payment risks commonly associated with cross-border electricity transactions, ensuring the long-term viability of the partnership.
Both parties described the discussions as productive, agreeing to continue engagements to develop feasible frameworks for increased power supply. If realized, the enhanced offtake would deepen Nigeria-Togo energy ties and contribute to improved electricity access and economic development in the region.
The dialogue underscores a growing trend of regional power trading in West Africa, where countries with generation surplus, like Nigeria, support neighbours facing supply constraints, fostering mutual economic benefit and grid stability.
