The government of Togo has expressed interest in increasing electricity imports from Nigeriathrough the Niger Delta Power Holding Company to meet growing domestic energy demand.
The Managing Director of NDPHC, Jennifer Adighije, disclosed this in a statement released on Sunday following discussions with Togo’s national electricity utility.
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The visiting delegation from Compagnie Energie Electrique du Togo was led by its Director-General, Débo‑K’mba Barandao, as part of efforts to strengthen existing power supply cooperation between the two countries.
Barandao explained that CEET currently purchases about 75 megawatt-hours of electricity from NDPHC under a bilateral power supply arrangement.
“The imported electricity has played a significant role in sustaining stable power supply and economic activities across Togo,” he said.
According to Barandao, electricity imported from Nigeria has helped maintain reliable and affordable power for households, businesses, and public institutions across Togo.
He also commended NDPHC for its consistency, noting that the partnership has improved reliability within Togo’s national grid and strengthened regional energy cooperation in West Africa.
However, electricity demand in the country has continued to rise due to new consumers in the industrial and commercial sectors, as well as government efforts to expand national electricity access.
“In view of this development, CEET is strongly interested in increasing the volume of electricity it off-takes from NDPHC,” Barandao said.
Increasing electricity imports from Nigeria is expected to support Togo’s power expansion plans and ensure stable electricity supply for newly connected consumers nationwide.
The development highlights Nigeria’s growing role as a regional electricity supplier in West Africa, particularly through its power generation infrastructure managed by NDPHC.
