The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) says the Republic of Togo has expressed interest in increasing the volume of electricity it imports from Nigeria to meet growing domestic demand.
In a statement issued on Sunday, NDPHC said Togo also plans to extend reliable electricity supply to newly connected customers across the country.
According to the statement, the request was made during a strategic meeting between NDPHC’s management and a delegation from Compagnie Energie Electrique du Togo (C.E.E.T), the national electricity utility of Togo.
The delegation, led by Débo-K’mba Barandao, director-general of the utility, visited NDPHC’s management to strengthen existing collaboration and explore opportunities for expanding cross-border electricity trade.
C.E.E.T, headquartered in Lomé, currently purchases about 75 megawatt-hours (MWh) of electricity from NDPHC through a bilateral arrangement. The supply has helped the West African country maintain stable electricity delivery and support economic activities.
According to the statement, imported electricity contributes to providing reliable and affordable power to households, businesses, and public institutions in Togo.
During the meeting, Barandao commended NDPHC for its consistent electricity supply and acknowledged the partnership’s role in enhancing power reliability in Togo’s electricity network.
He said the collaboration has been mutually beneficial and has helped strengthen regional energy cooperation in West Africa.
Barandao also noted that electricity demand in Togo has been rising due to the addition of new industrial and commercial customers, as well as the government’s ongoing efforts to expand electricity access nationwide.
In view of the growing demand, he expressed strong interest in increasing the volume of electricity the utility off-takes from NDPHC.
According to him, additional supply would support Togo’s power expansion strategy and ensure that newly connected consumers receive stable electricity.
Barandao added that strengthening energy trade with Nigeria remains a key part of Togo’s broader strategy to secure diversified and reliable power sources for its national grid.
Responding, Jennifer Adighije, managing director and chief executive officer of NDPHC, reiterated the company’s readiness to deepen its partnership with C.E.E.T and continue supporting electricity exports to neighbouring West African countries.
She noted that NDPHC, which operates several power plants across Nigeria under the National Integrated Power Project (NIPP), has the capacity to support regional electricity supply and remains committed to advancing energy integration in West Africa.
Adighije said the partnership aligns with broader regional initiatives aimed at strengthening electricity trade among member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and improving power availability across the sub-region.
While expressing willingness to increase electricity exports to Togo, she emphasised the importance of establishing bankable and sustainable commercial arrangements for future transactions.
According to the NDPHC chief, credible financial guarantees and well-structured payment mechanisms would help mitigate the payment risks often associated with cross-border electricity supply and ensure the long-term sustainability of the partnership.
She added that a dependable payment framework would safeguard NDPHC’s commercial interests while enabling the company to continue contributing to regional energy stability through electricity exports.(News Registerng.com)
