Togo has expressed interest in increasing electricity imports from Nigeria through the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) to meet rising domestic demand, the company disclosed on Sunday.
The statement followed talks between NDPHC and a visiting delegation from Togo’s national electricity utility, Compagnie Energie Electrique du Togo (C.E.E.T), led by its Director-General, Débo-K’mba Barandao.
Barandao said C.E.E.T currently purchases about 75 megawatt-hours of electricity from NDPHC under an existing bilateral power supply arrangement. He highlighted the importance of Nigerian electricity in sustaining stable power supply and supporting economic activities across Togo, including households, businesses, and public institutions.
He noted that electricity demand in Togo has surged due to new consumers, particularly in the industrial and commercial sectors, and government efforts to expand 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 support national power expansion plans and ensure stability for newly connected consumers.
Responding, NDPHC Managing Director Jennifer Adighije reaffirmed the company’s readiness to deepen cooperation and sustain electricity exports to neighbouring countries. She said NDPHC operates multiple plants under the National Integrated Power Project, with capacity to support increased regional electricity supply.
Adighije emphasized that expanding electricity exports would require bankable and sustainable commercial arrangements, noting: “A reliable payment framework will safeguard NDPHC’s interests and enable continued support for regional energy stability through power exports.”
Both parties described the meeting as productive and committed to developing workable frameworks for increased electricity supply from Nigeria to Togo.
Industry observers say the discussions reflect growing efforts among West African countries to strengthen regional electricity trade and address persistent power shortages.
