The Republic of Togo is pushing for increased electricity supply from Nigeria as demand for power surges across the country.
The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) revealed on Sunday that Togo is seeking to raise the volume of electricity it currently imports from the Nigerian power firm.
The request was made during a strategic meeting between NDPHC officials and a delegation from Compagnie Energie Electrique du Togo (C.E.E.T), the West African country’s national electricity utility.
The delegation was led by the utility’s director-general, Débo-K’mba Barandao, who visited NDPHC’s management to strengthen existing ties and explore ways to expand cross-border electricity trade.
“C.E.E.T, which is headquartered in Lomé, currently purchases about 75 megawatt-hours (MWh) of electricity from NDPHC on a bilateral basis, a supply arrangement that has helped the West African country maintain stable electricity delivery and support economic activities,” the statement reads.
“The imported electricity contributes to sustaining quality, reliable and affordable power supply for households, businesses and public institutions in Togo.”
Barandao reportedly applauded the NDPHC for its steady electricity supply, noting that the partnership has helped stabilise Togo’s power network and strengthen regional energy cooperation.
According to him, electricity demand in the country has risen sharply following the connection of new customers, including industrial and commercial users, alongside the Togolese government’s push to expand electricity access nationwide.
In response to the rising demand, the C.E.E.T chief expressed “strong” interest in increasing the volume of electricity the utility receives from Nigeria.
He noted that additional supply would support Togo’s power expansion drive and ensure newly connected consumers enjoy stable electricity.
Barandao also emphasised that strengthening energy trade with Nigeria remains central to Togo’s broader strategy of securing reliable and diversified power sources for its national grid.
Responding, Jennifer Adighije, managing director and chief executive officer of NDPHC, reaffirmed the company’s readiness to deepen its partnership with the Togolese utility and continue exporting electricity to neighbouring West African countries.
She said NDPHC, which operates several power plants in Nigeria under the National Integrated Power Project (NIPP), has the capacity to support regional power supply and drive energy integration across West Africa.
Adighije added that the partnership aligns with regional efforts to strengthen electricity trade among member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and improve power availability across the subregion.
However, while expressing willingness to increase electricity exports to Togo, she stressed the importance of putting in place strong commercial agreements to guide future transactions.
According to her, credible financial guarantees and well-structured payment systems are necessary to reduce the risks often associated with cross-border electricity supply and ensure the long-term sustainability of the partnership.
