The government of Togo has announced plans to increase electricity imports from Nigeria as part of efforts to meet rising domestic power demand and strengthen energy supply across the country.
The development emerged during a meeting between officials of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) and a delegation from Compagnie Energie Electrique du Togo (CEET), the state-owned electricity distribution company responsible for power supply in Togo.
The Togolese delegation, led by CEET’s Director-General Débo‑K’mba Barandao, visited Nigeria to strengthen energy cooperation and explore ways to expand the current cross-border electricity supply arrangement between the two countries.
At present, Togo imports about 75 megawatts of electricity from Nigeria through a regional electricity trading framework. The supply has been supporting households, businesses and public institutions in the country.
Barandao commended the Nigerian power company for maintaining a relatively stable electricity supply under the arrangement, noting that the partnership has helped improve power reliability in Togo’s electricity network.
However, officials noted that electricity demand in Togo has continued to rise due to increased urbanisation, industrial activities and government programmes aimed at expanding electricity access
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