The escalating electricity demand in Togo has necessitated increased power imports from its West African counterpart, Nigeria.

A meeting was convened between the management of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) and a delegation from the Compagnie Energie Electrique du Togo, the national electricity utility of the Republic of Togo.

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During this meeting, Togo formally requested an increase in the electricity supply received from the Niger Delta Power Holding Company.

As revealed in the meeting, the Compagnie Energie Electrique du Togo (CEET), headquartered in Togo's capital, Lomé, currently receives around 75 megawatt-hours of electricity from the Nigerian electricity company.

The Director-General of Compagnie Energie Electrique du Togo commended NDPHC for ‘consistency’ in supplying electricity to the small West African country.

“The utility company is currently experiencing increasing electricity demand following the onboarding of new customers, including industrial and commercial users, as well as ongoing efforts by the Togolese government to expand access to electricity across the country,” the director general stated.

“In view of this development, CEET expressed strong interest in increasing the volume of electricity it off-takes from NDPHC, noting that additional supply would support the country’s power expansion strategy and ensure that newly connected consumers receive stable electricity,” the CEET boss added.

In response, Jennifer Adighije, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NDPHC, noted that the group is willing to bolster its electricity export to the CEET and other West African partners.

As seen in the Punch, the NDPHC boss noted that the company, which runs multiple power plants around Nigeria as part of the National Integrated Power Project, is focused on advancing energy integration throughout West Africa and has the capacity to assist regional electricity supply.

A statement highlighting this drive read: “While expressing willingness to increase electricity exports to Togo, the NDPHC boss emphasised the need for bankable and sustainable commercial arrangements to guide future transactions between the two organisations.

According to her, establishing credible financial guarantees and structured payment mechanisms would help mitigate exposure to payment risks often associated with cross-border electricity supply, thereby ensuring the long-term sustainability of the partnership.”

The statement also added that “She (NDPHC boss) stressed that a reliable payment framework would not only protect NDPHC’s commercial interests but also enable the company to continue supporting regional energy stability through power exports.”

The meeting between both parties was reportedly constructive, serving to reconfirm their shared dedication to enhancing collaboration within the electricity sector. (Business Insider Africa)