The Republic of Togo has indicated interest in increasing the volume of electricity it currently purchases from Nigeria through the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), as part of efforts to meet rising domestic power demand and extend reliable electricity supply to newly connected consumers across the country.

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

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

CEET, headquartered in Lomé, currently purchases about 75 megawatt-hours (MWh) of electricity from NDPHC through a bilateral arrangement. The supply has played a role in helping the West African nation maintain relatively stable electricity delivery and support economic activities within its borders.

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

During the engagement, BARANDAO commended NDPHC for the consistency of its electricity supply and acknowledged the role the partnership has played in strengthening power reliability within Togo’s electricity network.

He noted that the collaboration has remained beneficial to both organisations and has also helped reinforce regional energy cooperation among West African countries.

According to him, the utility company is currently experiencing a rise in electricity demand following the onboarding of new customers, including industrial and commercial users, alongside ongoing efforts by the Togolese government to expand electricity access across the country.

In view of the development, CEET expressed strong interest in increasing the volume of electricity it off-takes from NDPHC, noting that additional supply would support the country’s power expansion strategy and ensure that newly connected consumers receive stable electricity.

The delegation further highlighted that strengthening energy trade with Nigeria remains a critical component of Togo’s broader strategy to secure diversified and dependable power sources for its national grid.