Togo has expressed interest in increasing electricity imports from Nigeria as rising energy demand continues to place pressure on its national grid.
The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), Jennifer Adighije, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday following discussions with officials of Togo’s national electricity utility.
The visiting delegation from Compagnie Energie Electrique du Togo (C.E.E.T) was led by its Director-General, Débo-K’mba Barandao, as part of efforts to strengthen ongoing power supply cooperation between the two countries.
Barandao said C.E.E.T currently purchases about 75 megawatt-hours of electricity from NDPHC under a bilateral supply arrangement, adding that the imported power has helped sustain electricity stability across the country.
“The imported electricity has played a significant role in sustaining a stable power supply and economic activities across Togo,” he said.
According to him, Togo electricity imports from Nigeria have helped provide reliable and affordable power for households, businesses and public institutions, while also improving the performance of the country’s national grid.
He added that electricity demand in Togo has grown in recent years, driven by new consumers in the industrial and commercial sectors as well as 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,” Barandao said.
He explained that expanding Togo electricity imports from Nigeria would support ongoing plans to extend electricity supply to more communities and ensure stable power for newly connected consumers.
Responding, Adighije reaffirmed NDPHC’s readiness to deepen energy cooperation with neighbouring countries and continue electricity exports within West Africa.
She noted that the company operates several power plants under the National Integrated Power Project, with the capacity to support increased regional electricity supply.
Adighije added that expanding Togo electricity imports would require sustainable commercial arrangements, including credible financial guarantees and structured payment systems.
“A reliable payment framework will safeguard NDPHC’s interests and enable continued support for regional energy stability through power exports,” she said.
Both sides described the meeting as productive and agreed to maintain discussions aimed at developing workable frameworks for increased electricity supply from Nigeria to Togo.
Industry observers say the move reflects growing efforts among West African countries to strengthen regional electricity trade and address persistent power shortages across the region.