Togo electricity imports from Nigeria may increase as CEET requests more power from NDPHC to meet rising domestic demand and support industry
The Government of Togo has requested an increase in electricity imports from Nigeria through the Niger Delta Power Holding Company, NDPHC, as the country moves to meet rising domestic power demand.
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Managing Director of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company, Jennifer Adighije, disclosed the request on Sunday after hosting a delegation from Togo’s national electricity utility during talks on expanding the existing power supply arrangement.
The visiting team from Compagnie Energie Electrique du Togo, CEET, was led by its Director General, Débo K’mba Barandao, who confirmed that the country currently purchases about 75 megawatt hours of electricity from Nigeria under a bilateral power supply agreement.
Débo K’mba Barandao said the imported electricity has played a crucial role in sustaining stable power supply and supporting economic activities across Togo.
The Director General explained that the supply from Nigeria has helped maintain reliable and affordable electricity for households, businesses, and public institutions while strengthening the resilience of Togo’s national grid.
Electricity demand in Togo has grown steadily in recent years as more consumers connect to the national grid, particularly within the industrial and commercial sectors.
The increase follows government efforts to expand electricity access nationwide.
“In view of this development, CEET is strongly interested in increasing the volume of electricity it off-takes from NDPHC,” Débo K’mba Barandao said.
The Director General added that additional supply from Nigeria would support Togo’s power expansion plans and ensure stable electricity for newly connected consumers.
Responding to the request, Jennifer Adighije reaffirmed NDPHC’s readiness to deepen regional energy cooperation and continue supplying electricity to neighbouring countries across West Africa.
Jennifer Adighije noted that the company operates several power plants under the National Integrated Power Project, providing capacity to support increased exports across the region.
The Managing Director explained that the proposed expansion aligns with broader regional initiatives under the Economic Community of West African States aimed at strengthening electricity trade among member states.
Jennifer Adighije, however, stressed that any increase in exports would require bankable commercial agreements supported by credible financial guarantees and structured payment mechanisms to minimise risks in cross-border electricity trade.
Despite domestic electricity challenges, Nigeria continues to export power under regional treaty obligations while earning foreign exchange from bilateral energy agreements.
In January 2026, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission reported that Togo, Niger, and Benin owed Nigeria 17.8 million dollars for electricity supplied under existing arrangements.
According to the commission’s third quarter 2025 report, the international customers were invoiced 18.69 million dollars but remitted only 7.125 million dollars, leaving an outstanding balance of 11.56 million dollars.
Nigeria’s electricity sector continues to face persistent challenges, including frequent national grid collapses and unstable system frequency.
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The January 2026 Operational Performance Factsheet also highlighted low generation availability and a continuing gap between installed capacity and usable power, factors that remain critical concerns for the country’s energy stability.
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