The Republic of Togo has expressed interest in increasing its electricity purchases from Nigeria’s Niger Delta Power Holding Company to meet rising demand and extend reliable electricity supply to newly connected customers nationwide.
The request was made during a strategic meeting between the management of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company and a delegation from Compagnie Energie Electrique du Togo, the national electricity utility of the Republic of Togo.
According to a statement by NDPHC, the delegation was led by the Director-General of the organisation, Débo-K’mba Barandao, who visited the company’s management team 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 the Niger Delta Power Holding Company on a bilateral basis. The arrangement, it was noted, has helped the West African country maintain stable electricity delivery and support economic activities.
The imported electricity, according to the statement, contributes to sustaining a reliable, quality, and affordable power supply for households, businesses, and public institutions in Togo.
During the engagement, the Director-General of Compagnie Energie Electrique du Togo commended NDPHC for the “consistency” of its electricity supply and the positive role the partnership has played in improving power reliability within Togo’s electricity network.
He observed that the collaboration has been mutually beneficial to both organisations and has further strengthened regional energy cooperation in West Africa.
