By Gloria Akudoro
Togo has indicated interest in increasing the volume of electricity it receives from the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) to meet the rising demand from newly connected consumers.
NDPHC made this known in a statement when it received a delegation of Togolese Officiel from Lome, Togo, led by the Director-General of CEET, Débo‑K’mba Barandao.
CEET Togo Officiel is the power utility company of the Republic of Togo, which purchases 75MWh power from NDPHC on a bilateral basis for sustaining quality, reliable, and affordable energy within Togo. The visit aims to strengthening existing power supply cooperation.
During the meeting, Barandao said C.E.E.T currently purchases about 75 megawatt-hours of electricity from NDPHC under a bilateral power supply arrangement.
“The imported electricity has played a significant role in sustaining stable power supply and economic activities across Togo,” he said.
He stated that Nigerian electricity imports help maintain reliable and affordable power for households, businesses, and public institutions across the country.
Commending NDPHC’s consistency, he asserted that the partnership has improved reliability within Togo’s national grid and strengthened regional energy cooperation.
Barandao said 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.
“In view of this development, C.E.E.T is strongly interested in increasing the volume of electricity it off-takes from NDPHC,” he said, noting that additional supply would support power expansion plans and ensure stable electricity for newly connected consumers nationwide.
In her respond, the Managing Director/CEO of NDPHC, Engr. Jennifer Adighije, reaffirmed the company’s readiness to deepen cooperation and sustain electricity exports to neighbouring countries within the West African region.
Adighije stated that NDPHC operates multiple plants under the National Integrated Power Project, with capacity to support increased regional electricity supply.
The partnership, she said aligns with wider regional efforts under the Economic Community of West African States to strengthen electricity trade among member states.
The MD/CEO reaffirmed NDPHC’s commitment to exporting energy to C.E.E.T and appealed for a bankable solution to the forward-going transactions in order to mitigate exposures to payment risks.
“A reliable payment framework will safeguard NDPHC’s interests and enable continued support for regional energy stability through power exports,” she said, noting that credible financial guarantees and structured payment mechanisms would help reduce risks associated with cross-border electricity trade.
Both parties described the meeting as productive and reaffirmed commitment to strengthening electricity sector cooperation. They also agreed to sustain engagements aimed at developing workable frameworks for increased electricity supply from Nigeria to Togo.
