The Republic of Togo has expressed interest in increasing the volume of electricity it purchases from Nigeria’s Niger Delta Power Holding Company as part of efforts to meet rising domestic demand and expand reliable electricity supply to newly connected consumers.
The request was made during a strategic meeting between the management of NDPHC and a delegation from Compagnie Energie Electrique du Togo.
According to a statement issued by NDPHC, the Togolese delegation was led by the Director-General of CEET, Débo‑K’mba Barandao.
CEET, which is headquartered in Lomé, currently purchases about 75 megawatt-hours of electricity from NDPHC on a bilateral basis.
The arrangement has contributed significantly to stabilising electricity supply in Togo and supporting economic activities across the country.
Barandao commended NDPHC for what he described as the consistency of electricity supply, noting that the partnership has helped improve reliability within Togo’s power network while strengthening regional energy cooperation.
He explained that electricity demand in Togo has been rising due to the addition of new customers to the national grid, including industrial and commercial users with higher energy requirements.
The CEET boss added that the Togolese government is also expanding electricity access nationwide, which has further increased demand for power.
Because of these developments, CEET expressed strong interest in increasing the volume of electricity it currently purchases from Nigeria.
Responding to the request, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NDPHC, Jennifer Adighije, reaffirmed the company’s readiness to strengthen collaboration with CEET and sustain electricity exports to neighbouring countries.
Adighije noted that NDPHC operates several power plants across Nigeria under the National Integrated Power Project, giving the company the capacity to support regional electricity supply through cross-border power exports.
She added that the partnership aligns with broader regional initiatives aimed at strengthening electricity trade among member states of the Economic Community of West African States.
However, Adighije emphasised the need for bankable and sustainable commercial arrangements to guide future transactions between both organisations.
According to her, establishing credible financial guarantees and structured payment mechanisms will help mitigate payment risks often associated with cross-border electricity supply.
Both parties described the meeting as productive and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in the electricity sector.
If implemented, the proposed increase in electricity offtake by CEET is expected to deepen energy cooperation between Nigeria and Togo while supporting improved electricity access, economic growth, and regional power stability across West Africa.
