The Republic of Togo has expressed a strong interest in boosting the volume of electricity it currently imports from Nigeria, through the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), to meet rising power demand and provide stable electricity to newly connected customers nationwide.
The request emerged during a strategic meeting between NDPHC management and a delegation from Togo’s national electricity utility, Compagnie Energie Electrique du Togo (CEET), led by Director-General Mr. Débo-K’mba Barandao, in Abuja.
The visit aimed to strengthen collaboration and explore opportunities to expand cross-border electricity trade.
Currently, CEET imports about 75 megawatt-hours (MWh) of electricity from NDPHC, supporting households, businesses, and public institutions while ensuring consistent power supply.
Barandao commended NDPHC for its reliability, noting that the partnership has enhanced regional energy cooperation and contributed significantly to Togo’s electricity network stability.
With increasing electricity demand driven by new industrial and commercial users, as well as government initiatives to expand national access, CEET signaled its intention to increase its offtake from Nigeria.
The delegation emphasised that enhancing electricity trade with Nigeria is a key part of Togo’s strategy to diversify and secure dependable power for its national grid.
Responding, NDPHC Managing Director and CEO Jennifer Adighije affirmed the company’s readiness to deepen collaboration with CEET.
She highlighted NDPHC’s capacity, through its power plants under the National Integrated Power Project (NIPP), to support regional electricity supply and promote West African energy integration.
Adighije noted the importance of bankable and sustainable commercial arrangements, including structured payment mechanisms and financial guarantees, to ensure long-term viability and mitigate payment risks often associated with cross-border power supply.
She emphasised that a reliable financial framework would protect NDPHC’s interests while enabling continued support for regional energy stability.
Both parties described the engagement as productive, reaffirming their commitment to increasing electricity supply from Nigeria to Togo and pledging to develop workable frameworks to guide future transactions.
