By George Omagbemi Sylvester
The government of Togo has requested an increase in electricity imports from Nigeria as part of efforts to address rising domestic energy demand and persistent power shortages affecting households and businesses across the country.
The request, reported on Monday, March 16, 2026, comes as regional authorities explore ways to strengthen energy cooperation within West Africa, where cross-border electricity trade has become a crucial mechanism for stabilizing national power supplies. Nigeria, which has one of the largest electricity generation capacities in the region, already exports power to several neighboring countries through interconnected transmission networks.
Historically, the power grids of Benin and Togo have been linked to Nigeria’s grid through the CEB-NEPA interconnection project, enabling electricity generated in Nigeria to flow to both countries to help mitigate their limited domestic generation capacity.
Energy analysts say Togo’s appeal for additional supply reflects the broader electricity deficit across West Africa, where rapid urbanization and industrial growth are outpacing power infrastructure development. At the same time, the request highlights Nigeria’s strategic role as a potential regional energy hub despite facing its own domestic electricity challenges.
If implemented, increased power exports could deepen regional economic integration while providing Nigeria with additional revenue from electricity trade.
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