The Republic of Togo has indicated interest in increasing the volume of electricity it currently imports from Nigeria through the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), as part of efforts to meet growing energy demand and provide reliable power to newly connected consumers.

The request was made during a strategic meeting between the management of NDPHC and a delegation from Compagnie Energie Electrique du Togo (C.E.E.T), Togo’s national electricity utility.

The delegation was led by the organisation’s Director-General, Débo‑K’mba Barandao, who visited NDPHC to strengthen existing collaboration and explore opportunities to expand cross-border electricity trade between the two countries.

C.E.E.T, headquartered in Lomé, currently purchases about 75 megawatt-hours of electricity from NDPHC under a bilateral arrangement. The supply has helped the West African nation maintain stable power delivery and support economic activities across various sectors.

Imported electricity from Nigeria has contributed to sustaining reliable and affordable power for households, businesses and public institutions in Togo.

During the meeting, Barandao commended NDPHC for maintaining consistent electricity supply, noting that the partnership has significantly improved the reliability of Togo’s power network.

He described the collaboration as mutually beneficial and said it has strengthened regional energy cooperation within West Africa.

According to him, electricity demand in Togo has continued to rise following the addition of new customers, including industrial and commercial users, as well as ongoing government efforts to expand electricity access nationwide.

In response to this growing demand, C.E.E.T expressed strong interest in increasing the amount of electricity it receives from NDPHC, stressing that additional supply would support the country’s power expansion plans and ensure stable electricity for newly connected consumers.

The delegation also noted that strengthening energy trade with Nigeria forms an important part of Togo’s strategy to secure diverse and dependable sources of electricity for its national grid.

Responding, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NDPHC, Jennifer Adighije, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to deepening cooperation with C.E.E.T and sustaining electricity exports to neighbouring countries.

She explained 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 promoting energy integration across West Africa.

Adighije noted that the partnership with C.E.E.T aligns with broader efforts among member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to strengthen electricity trade and improve power availability across the region.

While expressing willingness to increase electricity exports to Togo, she stressed the need for sustainable and bankable commercial arrangements to guide future transactions between both organisations.

According to her, establishing credible financial guarantees and structured payment mechanisms would help address the payment risks often associated with cross-border electricity supply, ensuring the long-term sustainability of the partnership.

She added that a reliable payment framework would protect NDPHC’s commercial interests while enabling the company to continue supporting regional energy stability through power exports.

Both parties described the meeting as productive and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in the electricity sector. They also agreed to continue engagements aimed at developing workable frameworks to support increased power supply from Nigeria to Togo.