Niger Delta Power Holding Company, NDPHC
Togo seeks to increase electricity imports from Nigeria’s NDPHC to meet rising demand
The Republic of Togo has expressed interest in increasing its electricity purchases from Nigeria’s Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) to address growing demand and extend reliable power supply to newly connected customers across the country.
The request was made during a strategic meeting between NDPHC management and a delegation from Compagnie Energie Electrique du Togo (CEET), Togo’s national electricity utility, led by its Director-General, Débo-K’mba Barandao.
According to a statement from NDPHC, CEET currently purchases approximately 75 megawatt-hours of electricity from the Nigerian company on a bilateral basis.
This arrangement has contributed significantly to maintaining stable electricity delivery and supporting economic activities in the West African nation.
The imported power helps sustain reliable, quality, and affordable electricity supply for households, businesses, and public institutions in Togo.
During the engagement, Barandao commended NDPHC for the consistency of its electricity supply and the positive impact of the partnership on power reliability within Togo’s network.
He noted that the collaboration has proven mutually beneficial and has strengthened regional energy cooperation in West Africa.
The CEET Director-General observed that the utility is experiencing a surge in electricity demand following the onboarding of new industrial and commercial customers, as well as ongoing efforts by the Togolese government to expand electricity access nationwide. In light of these developments, CEET expressed strong interest in increasing the volume of electricity it off-takes from NDPHC to support the country’s power expansion strategy and ensure stable supply for newly connected consumers.
The delegation emphasised that strengthening energy trade with Nigeria remains a key component of Togo’s broader strategy to secure diversified and reliable power sources for its national grid.
Responding, NDPHC Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Jennifer Adighije, reaffirmed the company’s readiness to deepen collaboration with CEET and continue supporting electricity exports to neighbouring countries. She explained that NDPHC, which operates several power plants across Nigeria under the National Integrated Power Project, possesses the capacity to support regional electricity supply and remains committed to promoting energy integration across West Africa.
Adighije stated that the partnership aligns with broader regional initiatives aimed at strengthening electricity trade among Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) member countries 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 to guide future transactions. She stressed that credible financial guarantees and structured payment mechanisms would help mitigate exposure to payment risks often associated with cross-border electricity supply, thereby ensuring the long-term sustainability of the partnership.
According to her, a reliable payment framework would not only protect NDPHC’s commercial interests but also enable 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 within the electricity sector. They agreed to sustain engagements aimed at developing workable frameworks to support increased power supply from Nigeria to Togo.
If implemented, the proposed increase in electricity offtake by CEET is expected to further strengthen energy cooperation between Nigeria and Togo while contributing to improved electricity access and economic development across the region.
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