Togo has indicated plans to increase electricity imports from Nigeria through the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) in order to meet its growing domestic power demand.
The Managing Director of NDPHC, Jennifer Adighije, revealed this in a statement issued on Sunday after discussions with Togo’s national electricity utility.
The delegation from Compagnie Energie Electrique du Togo was headed by its Director-General, Débo-K’mba Barandao, and the visit was aimed at strengthening the existing collaboration on power supply between the two parties.
Barandao explained that C.E.E.T currently receives about 75 megawatt-hours of electricity from NDPHC under an existing bilateral power supply agreement.
“The imported electricity has played a significant role in sustaining stable power supply and economic activities across Togo,” he said.
He noted that electricity imported from Nigeria has helped provide reliable and affordable power to households, businesses and public institutions across the country.
Barandao also praised NDPHC for its consistency, stating that the partnership has enhanced the reliability of Togo’s national grid while also boosting regional energy cooperation.
He further explained that electricity demand in Togo has risen sharply due to the addition of new consumers, especially within the industrial and commercial sectors, as well as government initiatives aimed at expanding 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,” he said, adding that additional supply would help support expansion plans and ensure stable power for newly connected consumers across the country.
In response, Adighije reiterated NDPHC’s willingness to strengthen collaboration and continue electricity exports to neighbouring countries in the West African region.
She noted that the company operates several power plants under the National Integrated Power Project, with sufficient capacity to support increased electricity supply within the region.
According to her, the collaboration also supports broader regional initiatives under the Economic Community of West African States aimed at boosting electricity trade among member countries.
Adighije emphasised that expanding electricity exports would require sustainable and bankable commercial arrangements between both sides.
“A reliable payment framework will safeguard NDPHC’s interests and enable continued support for regional energy stability through power exports,” she said, explaining that credible financial guarantees and structured payment systems would help reduce the risks linked to cross-border electricity trade.
Both sides described the meeting as fruitful and reiterated their commitment to strengthening cooperation in the electricity sector.
They also agreed to continue discussions aimed at establishing workable frameworks that would enable increased electricity supply from Nigeria to Togo.
Industry experts say the development highlights ongoing efforts by West African countries to deepen regional electricity trade while addressing persistent power shortages.