CEET delegation visits NDPHC to expand bilateral power supply deal beyond current 75MW arrangement

Togo has expressed interest in increasing electricity imports from Nigeria through the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) to meet rising domestic demand.

A delegation from Compagnie Énergie Électrique du Togo (CEET), led by its Director-General, Débo-K'mba Barandao, visited NDPHC to strengthen existing power supply cooperation.

Following the talks, NDPHC Managing Director Jennifer Adighije disclosed the company's readiness to export more electricity to neighbouring countries.

Barandao said CEET currently purchases about 75 megawatts of electricity from NDPHC under a bilateral power supply arrangement, adding that the imported electricity has played a significant role in sustaining stable power supply and economic activity across Togo.

"The imported electricity has played a significant role in sustaining a stable power supply and economic activities across Togo," he said.

He noted that Nigerian electricity imports have helped maintain reliable and affordable power for households, businesses, and public institutions, and commended NDPHC's consistency, saying the partnership has improved reliability within Togo's national grid and strengthened regional energy cooperation.

Barandao added that electricity demand in Togo has surged due to new consumers, particularly in the industrial and commercial sectors, alongside government efforts to expand national access. He said additional supply would support power expansion plans and ensure stable electricity for newly connected consumers nationwide.

"In view of this development, CEET is strongly interested in increasing the volume of electricity it off-takes from NDPHC," he said.

Responding, Adighije reaffirmed NDPHC's readiness to deepen cooperation and sustain electricity exports to neighbouring countries within the West African region. She stated that the company operates multiple plants under the National Integrated Power Project with the capacity to support increased regional electricity supply.

She stressed, however, that expanding electricity exports would require bankable and sustainable commercial arrangements between both parties.

The partnership aligns with broader regional efforts under the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to strengthen electricity trade among member states.