The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) says the Republic of Togo is seeking to increase electricity imports as demand rises across the country.
The development emerged after a high-level meeting between NDPHC management and officials of Compagnie Energie Electrique du Togo (C.E.E.T), Togo’s national power utility.
The Togolese delegation, led by Director-General Débo-K’mba Barandao, visited Nigeria to deepen existing ties and explore opportunities to scale up cross-border electricity trade.
Currently, C.E.E.T purchases about 75 megawatt-hours of electricity from NDPHC under a bilateral agreement. The supply has helped stabilise electricity delivery and support economic activities across Togo.
Barandao commended NDPHC for its consistent power supply, noting that the partnership has significantly improved electricity reliability in Togo.
He explained that demand for electricity is rising due to the addition of new customers, including industrial and commercial users, as well as government-led efforts to expand nationwide access.
As a result, the utility is pushing for increased electricity off-take from Nigeria to sustain stable supply for newly connected consumers.
He added that strengthening energy trade with Nigeria remains central to Togo’s strategy to secure diversified and reliable power sources.
Responding, NDPHC Managing Director and CEO Jennifer Adighije reaffirmed the company’s readiness to deepen collaboration and expand electricity exports.
Adighije noted that NDPHC, which operates multiple plants under the National Integrated Power Project, has the capacity to support regional electricity needs and enhance energy integration across West Africa.
She added that the partnership aligns with broader goals of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to strengthen electricity trade and improve power supply across member states.
However, she stressed the need for strong commercial frameworks, including reliable payment structures and financial guarantees, to ensure long-term sustainability.
According to her, such measures would reduce payment risks and protect the company’s operations while supporting continued electricity exports in the region.
