Energy officials from both countries discuss expanding supply through NDPHC as industrial growth and new consumers drive higher electricity needs……
The government of Togo is exploring plans to increase electricity imports from Nigeria as rising demand places pressure on its domestic power supply.
This was disclosed by Jennifer Adighije, Managing Director of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), in a statement issued on Sunday following discussions with Togo’s national electricity utility.
The talks involved a delegation from Compagnie Energie Electrique du Togo (C.E.E.T), led by its Director-General, Débo‑K’mba Barandao, who visited Nigeria to strengthen existing power supply cooperation between the two countries.
Barandao revealed that C.E.E.T currently imports about 75 megawatt-hours of electricity from NDPHC under a bilateral power agreement. According to him, the electricity supplied from Nigeria has played a vital role in stabilising power delivery across Togo.
“The imported electricity has played a significant role in sustaining stable power supply and economic activities across Togo,” he said.
He added that the electricity sourced from Nigeria has helped provide reliable and affordable power for homes, businesses and public institutions throughout the country.
Barandao also commended NDPHC for maintaining a consistent supply under the existing arrangement, noting that the partnership has strengthened the reliability of Togo’s national electricity grid while deepening regional energy cooperation.
However, he explained that electricity demand in Togo has grown rapidly in recent years, driven largely by expanding industrial and commercial activities as well as government initiatives to widen electricity access across the country.
“In view of this development, C.E.E.T is strongly interested in increasing the volume of electricity it off-takes from NDPHC,” Barandao said.
He noted that additional power imports would help support the country’s expansion plans and ensure newly connected consumers receive stable electricity supply.
Responding to the request, Adighije reaffirmed NDPHC’s readiness to deepen energy cooperation with neighbouring countries and continue exporting electricity within the West African region.
She explained that NDPHC operates several power plants under the National Integrated Power Project, giving the company the capacity to support increased electricity exports.
According to her, the growing partnership between Nigeria and Togo aligns with broader regional energy goals under the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), which aims to strengthen electricity trade among member states.
Adighije, however, stressed that any expansion of electricity exports must be backed by strong and sustainable commercial arrangements.
“A reliable payment framework will safeguard NDPHC’s interests and enable continued support for regional energy stability through power exports,” she said.
She noted that credible financial guarantees and well-structured payment mechanisms are essential to reduce the risks associated with cross-border electricity trade.
Both parties described the meeting as productive and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in the electricity sector.
They also agreed to continue discussions aimed at developing practical frameworks that would enable Nigeria to supply larger volumes of electricity to Togo.
Energy analysts say the development reflects growing efforts among West African nations to deepen regional electricity trade while tackling persistent power shortages across the sub-region.
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