The Government of Togo has expressed interest in increasing electricity imports from Nigeria through the Niger Delta Power Holding Company to meet rising domestic power demand.
The Managing Director of the company, Jennifer Adighije, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday following discussions with Togo’s national electricity utility.
The visiting delegation from Compagnie Énergie Électrique du Togo was led by its Director-General, Débo-K’mba Barandao, as part of efforts to strengthen existing power-supply cooperation between the two countries.
Barandao said the utility currently purchases about 75 megawatt-hours of electricity from the Niger Delta Power Holding Company under a bilateral power supply arrangement.
“The imported electricity has played a significant role in sustaining a stable power supply and economic activities across Togo,” he said.
According to him, electricity imports from Nigeria help maintain reliable and affordable power for households, businesses, and public institutions across the country. He commended the company’s consistency, noting that the partnership has improved reliability within Togo’s national grid and strengthened regional energy cooperation.
Barandao added that electricity demand in Togo has increased due to the addition of new consumers, particularly within the industrial and commercial sectors, alongside government efforts to expand 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.
He explained that additional supply would support power expansion plans and ensure stable electricity for newly connected consumers across the country.
Responding, Adighije reaffirmed the readiness of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company to deepen cooperation and sustain electricity exports to neighbouring countries across the West African region.
She stated that the company operates several power plants under the National Integrated Power Project, which provide the capacity to support increased regional electricity supply.
According to her, the partnership aligns with broader regional initiatives under the Economic Community of West African States aimed at strengthening electricity trade among member states.
Adighije stressed that expanding electricity exports would require bankable and sustainable commercial arrangements between the parties. She noted that credible financial guarantees and structured payment mechanisms would help reduce risks associated with cross-border electricity trade.
