TOGO MOVES TO EXPAND ELECTRICITY SUPPLY FROM NIGERIA
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By: Balogun Ibrahim
The Republic of Togo Nigeria’s Niger Delta Power Holding Company to meet growing demand and provide reliable electricity to newly connected customers across the country.
The request was made during a strategic meeting between the management of NDPHC and a delegation from Compagnie Energie Electrique du Togo, Togo’s national electricity utility.
According to a statement by NDPHC, the delegation was led by the utility’s Director-General, Débo-K’mba Barandao, who met with the company’s management to strengthen existing cooperation and explore opportunities for expanding cross-border electricity trade.
It was disclosed that Compagnie Energie Electrique du Togo, headquartered in Lomé, currently purchases about 75 megawatt-hours of electricity from NDPHC under a bilateral arrangement, which has helped the West African country maintain stable power supply and support economic activities.
According to the statement, the imported electricity helps sustain a reliable, high-quality, and affordable power supply for households, businesses, and public institutions in entity Togo.
During the meeting, the Director-General of Compagnie Energie Electrique du Togo praised NDPHC for the “consistency” of its electricity supply and highlighted the positive impact the partnership has had on improving power reliability across Togo’s electricity network.
He noted that the collaboration has been mutually beneficial for both organisations and has further strengthened regional energy cooperation in West Africa.
The Director-General noted that Compagnie Energie Electrique du Togo is experiencing a surge in electricity demand following the onboarding of new customers, including industrial and commercial users, alongside the Togolese government’s ongoing efforts to expand electricity access nationwide.
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In light of these developments, CEET expressed strong interest in increasing the volume of electricity it purchases from Niger Delta Power Holding Company, highlighting that additional supply would support Togo’s power expansion strategy and ensure newly connected consumers receive stable electricity.
The delegation further emphasised that strengthening energy trade with Nigeria is a key part of Togo’s broader strategy to secure diversified and reliable power sources for its national grid.
“The utility company is currently seeing growing electricity demand with new industrial and commercial customers, alongside government initiatives to expand access across the country. As a result, CEET is keen to increase electricity off-take from NDPHC to support our power expansion plans and provide stable supply to newly connected consumers,” the CEET Director-General said.
Responding, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), Jennifer Adighije, reaffirmed the company’s readiness to deepen collaboration with Compagnie Energie Electrique du Togo and continue supporting electricity exports to neighbouring countries in the West African sub-region.
She noted that NDPHC, which operates multiple power plants across Nigeria under the National Integrated Power Project, has the capacity to bolster regional electricity supply and remains committed to advancing energy integration across West Africa.
Adighije added that the partnership with CEET aligns with broader regional initiatives aimed at strengthening electricity trade among member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and improving power availability throughout the sub-region.
While expressing readiness to increase electricity exports to Togo, she highlighted the need for bankable and sustainable commercial arrangements to govern future transactions between the two organisations.
According to her, credible financial guarantees and structured payment mechanisms are essential to mitigate the payment risks often associated with cross-border electricity supply, ensuring the long-term sustainability of the partnership.
She emphasised that a reliable payment framework would not only protect NDPHC’s commercial interests but also enable the company to continue supporting regional energy stability through electricity exports.
Both parties described the meeting as productive and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation within the electricity sector. They agreed to maintain engagements aimed at developing workable frameworks to support increased power supply from Nigeria to Togo.
If implemented, the proposed rise in electricity offtake by Compagnie Energie Electrique du Togo is expected to further enhance energy cooperation between Nigeria and Togo, while contributing to improved electricity access and economic development across the region.
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