Togo Looks to Nigeria for Increased Electricity Supply

Togo is seeking to deepen its energy partnership with Nigeria as rising electricity demand pushes the country to secure additional power for homes, businesses, and public institutions.

The request emerged during a meeting in Abuja between officials of Nigeria’s Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) and a delegation from Compagnie Energie Electrique du Togo (C.E.E.T) led by its Director-General, Débo K’mba Barandao. The talks included Jennifer Adighije, Managing Director/CEO of NDPHC, and Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama, Executive Director of Corporate Services.

Togo already relies on Nigeria for part of its electricity supply. According to Barandao, C.E.E.T currently purchases about 75 megawatt-hours of electricity from NDPHC under an existing bilateral arrangement. The imported power, he said, has helped sustain stable electricity across the country, supporting economic activities while delivering reliable and affordable energy to households, businesses, and public institutions.

However, electricity demand in Togo is rising sharply as well as expanding industrial and commercial activity, alongside government efforts to extend national grid access, has increased pressure on the country’s power system. As a result, C.E.E.T is seeking to increase the volume of electricity it off-takes from NDPHC to support its growing network of consumers.

Responding to the request, Jennifer Adighije reaffirmed NDPHC’s readiness to strengthen electricity exports to neighbouring countries. She noted that the company operates several power plants under Nigeria’s National Integrated Power Project (NIPP), positioning it to support expanded regional supply.

Adighije added that the partnership aligns with wider Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) efforts to strengthen electricity trade across the region. She emphasised, however, that any expansion would require bankable commercial arrangements, including credible financial guarantees and structured payment mechanisms to safeguard NDPHC’s interests.

Both parties described the Abuja meeting as productive and agreed to continue discussions aimed at establishing workable frameworks for increased electricity supply from Nigeria to Togo.

For observers, the development reflects a broader shift across West Africa, where regional electricity cooperation is increasingly becoming a practical response to rising demand and persistent power shortages.