Togo seeking increased power supply from Nigeria – NDPHC

The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) says the Republic of Togo has expressed interest in increasing the volume of electricity from its company as part of efforts to meet growing power demand.

In a statement on Sunday, the NDPHC said Togo also intends to extend a reliable electricity supply to newly connected customers across the country.

The statement said the request was made during a strategic meeting between the management of the NDPHC and a delegation from the Compagnie Energie Electrique du Togo (C.E.E.T), the national electricity utility of the Republic of Togo.

The delegation was reportedly led by Débo-K’mba Barandao, director-general of the utility, who paid a visit to NDPHC’s management to strengthen existing collaboration and explore opportunities for expanding cross-border electricity trade.

“C.E.E.T, which is headquartered in Lomé, currently purchases about 75 megawatt-hours (MWh) of electricity from NDPHC on a bilateral basis, a supply arrangement that has helped the West African country maintain stable electricity delivery and support economic activities,” the statement reads.

“The imported electricity contributes to sustaining quality, reliable and affordable power supply for households, businesses and public institutions in Togo.”

During the engagement, Barandao was said to have commended the NDPHC for its consistent electricity supply and acknowledged the partnership’s contribution to enhancing power reliability in Togo’s electricity network.

He noted that the collaboration has been beneficial for both organisations and has further strengthened regional energy cooperation in West Africa.

Barandao said Togo’s utility company is currently witnessing an increasing electricity demand following the onboarding of new customers, including industrial and commercial users, as well as ongoing efforts by the Togolese government to expand electricity access nationwide.

In view of this development, the C.E.E.T boss reportedly expressed “strong” interest in increasing the volume of electricity the company off-takes from the NDPHC.

He noted that additional supply would support the country’s power expansion strategy and ensure that newly connected consumers receive stable electricity.

Barandao also said 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 (CEO) of the NDPHC, reiterated the company’s readiness to deepen its partnership with the C.E.E.T and continue supporting electricity exports to neighbouring West African countries.

She said the NDPHC, which operates several power plants across Nigeria under the National Integrated Power Project (NIPP), has the capacity to support regional power supply and remains committed to advancing energy integration across West Africa.

Adighije said the partnership with the C.E.E.T 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 subregion.

While expressing willingness to increase electricity exports to Togo, the NDPHC boss emphasised the importance of establishing bankable and sustainable commercial arrangements to guide future transactions between the two organisations.

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

She added that a dependable payment framework would not only safeguard the NDPHC’s commercial interests but also enable the company to continue contributing to regional energy stability through electricity exports.