Togo’s Ministry of Energy has launched a CFA 6 billion (approximately US$10.5million) project to upgrade the national power grid in six major cities, a move aimed at improving electricity reliability and expanding access across the country.
The initiative targets six major cities—Aného, Atakpamé, Kpalimé, Kara, Sokodé, and Dapaong—where the government seeks to strengthen the reliability of electricity supply and support growing urban demand, according to the Ministry of Energy, as cited by Togo First.
The project is being financed through a CFA 6 billion loan from the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID).
According to the Ministry of Energy, the project involves the rehabilitation of 61 kilometers of medium-voltage lines, the installation of 61 new transformer stations, and the laying of 234 kilometers of low-voltage lines.
The ministry estimates that the upgrades will connect about 10,000 households and small businesses across the six municipalities.
The initiative aims to modernize Togo’s aging electricity network, which has struggled to keep pace with rapid population growth. In recent years, urban expansion has frequently led to voltage drops and power outages.
Through this project, Togo is advancing its national strategy for universal access to electricity by 2030, with an interim goal of achieving 75% national coverage by the end of 2025.
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