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 expand reliable power supply to newly connected customers.
The request was made during a strategic meeting between the management of the Nigerian power firm and a delegation from Compagnie Energie Electrique du Togo, the national electricity utility of Togo.
According to a statement by the power company, the delegation was led by the director-general of CEET, Débo‑K’mba Barandao, who visited the company to strengthen existing cooperation and explore opportunities for expanding cross-border electricity trade.
CEET, headquartered in Lomé, currently purchases about 75 megawatt-hours of electricity from the NDPHC through a bilateral arrangement. The company said the supply has helped Togo maintain stable electricity delivery and support economic activities.
The imported electricity contributes to providing reliable, affordable power for households, businesses and public institutions in the country, the statement said.
Barandao commended the NDPHC for the consistency of its electricity supply, noting that the partnership has improved power reliability in Togo’s electricity network.
He said the collaboration has been beneficial to both organisations and has strengthened regional energy cooperation in West Africa.
According to him, CEET is experiencing a surge in electricity demand following the addition of new customers, including industrial and commercial users. He added that the Togolese government is also expanding electricity access across the country.
In response to the growing demand, CEET expressed strong interest in increasing the volume of electricity it imports from the NDPHC, saying additional supply would support the country’s power expansion strategy and ensure stable electricity for newly connected consumers.
Responding, the managing director and chief executive officer of the NDPHC, Jennifer Adighije, reaffirmed the company’s readiness to deepen collaboration with CEET and continue electricity exports to neighboring countries.
Adighije said the NDPHC, which operates several power plants across Nigeria under the National Integrated Power Project, has the capacity to support regional electricity supply and remains committed to promoting energy integration in West Africa.
She added that the partnership aligns with broader regional initiatives to strengthen electricity trade among member states of the Economic Community of West African States and improve power availability across the subregion.
While expressing willingness to increase electricity exports to Togo, Adighije emphasized the need for bankable and sustainable commercial arrangements to guide future transactions between the two organisations.
She said credible financial guarantees and structured payment mechanisms would help reduce payment risks often associated with cross-border electricity supply and ensure the long-term sustainability of the partnership.
Both parties described the meeting as productive and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in the electricity sector. They also agreed to continue engagements aimed at developing frameworks that would support increased power supply from Nigeria to Togo.
