In an update published by Channels TV, the Republic of Togo has expressed a strong interest in increasing its electricity purchase from the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC). Togo currently imports approximately 75 megawatt-hours of electricity from Nigeria on a bilateral basis to support its growing industrial sector.
A high-level delegation from Togo’s national utility company, CEET, visited Nigeria to discuss expanding this cross-border trade. The Director-General of CEET praised the “consistency” of Nigeria’s power supply, which has helped stabilize Togo’s domestic grid and support its economic activities.
The NDPHC management welcomed the proposal, noting that expanding regional energy trade is a key goal of the West African Power Pool (WAPP). This partnership not only earns foreign exchange for Nigeria but also strengthens regional integration through infrastructure sharing.
ThisDay reported that “Togo is witnessing a surge in industrial demand,” while The Nation highlighted that “cross-border trade is becoming a major revenue earner for NDPHC.”
Echotitbits take: While exporting power helps Nigeria’s balance of payments, it remains a sensitive topic domestically where many citizens still face frequent outages. The government must balance regional leadership with the urgent need to satisfy the local power demand first.
Source: Vanguard – https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/03/togo-seeks-increased-electricity-imports-from-nigeria/, March 17, 2026
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