LOME, Mar 16 – The Republic of Togo has indicated plans to increase the volume of electricity it purchases from Nigeria through the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) as the country faces rising demand from new consumers and expanding economic activity.
The request was discussed during a meeting between NDPHC management and a delegation from Compagnie Energie Electrique du Togo (CEET), the country’s national electricity utility. The delegation was led by CEET Director General Débo K’mba Barandao.
CEET, headquartered in Lomé, currently buys about 75 megawatt hours of electricity from NDPHC under a bilateral arrangement. The imported supply supports electricity delivery to households, businesses and public institutions across the country.
According to CEET, electricity demand has increased in recent months following the addition of new customers, including industrial and commercial users. The government is also expanding electricity access nationwide, which has increased pressure on available supply.
During the meeting, CEET commended NDPHC for maintaining consistent electricity deliveries and noted that the partnership has helped improve the reliability of power supply within Togo’s national grid.
In response, NDPHC Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Jennifer Adighije said the company remains open to expanding electricity exports to neighbouring countries as part of broader efforts to strengthen regional power cooperation.
She explained that NDPHC operates several power plants across Nigeria under the National Integrated Power Project and has the capacity to support cross border electricity trade within West Africa.
Adighije, however, noted that any expansion in supply would require clear commercial arrangements, including credible financial guarantees and structured payment mechanisms to manage the risks associated with cross border electricity transactions.
Both organisations described the engagement as productive and agreed to continue discussions aimed at developing frameworks that would support increased electricity supply from Nigeria to Togo.
