Abuja, Nigeria – Electricity distribution companies defended continued power exports to Togo fulfilling bilateral agreements despite domestic shortages, with ANED CEO Sunday Oduntan stressing contractual sanctity over sentiment as gas constraints and liquidity woes plague generation.
Okay News quotes Oduntan: “Nigeria has an obligation to fulfill bilateral agreements… If we stop giving electricity to Togo, what happens? How much electricity do we give to Togo compared to what we need?” noting paid exports sustain Discos amid domestic non-payers and theft.
Togo imports 75 megawatt-hours via Niger Delta Power Holding Company, seeking hikes to meet industrial/commercial demand stabilizing its grid; exports provide forex lifeline as government tackles GenCos/NBET payments for incremental output.
NERC’s January 2026 factsheet exposed low generation, frequency instability, and capacity mismatches fueling grid collapses; Oduntan clarified exports’ minimal scale versus national needs while urging holistic stakeholder payments.
Bilateral commitments with neighbors like Niger/Togo generate reliable revenue cushioning liquidity crisis from defaulting locals; Togo’s DG Débo K’mba Barandao praised imports for affordable reliable power supporting households and economy.
Discos prioritize honoring contracts preserving regional credibility as domestic reforms lag, balancing export dollars against home blackouts in power-starved Nigeria.
