Togo launches Major rural electrification project with UK support

The Togolese government continues its efforts to improve citizen welfare through energy access, with a flagship program now underway to electrify 312 villages across the country. This ambitious project, supported by the United Kingdom, represents a crucial step toward rural development.

Born from the 4th UK-West and Central Africa Francophone Trade and Investment Forum, the program is backed by a strategic investment of 62 million euros (approximately 40.7 billion FCFA).

The initiative aims to install 1,300 kilometers of medium-voltage lines and 882 kilometers of low-voltage lines, along with transformer stations in each targeted village.

Ultimately, nearly 250,000 residents will gain access to reliable, continuous electricity; a transformation expected to profoundly impact daily life.

Rural electrification is essential for improving access to basic services such as education, healthcare, and agriculture. This project aligns with Togo’s broader national energy autonomy strategy for 2030.

The government has already launched multiple initiatives to accelerate electrification, including energy infrastructure construction and solar mini-grid deployment in hundreds of rural localities, ensuring growing coverage even in the most isolated regions.

Through these large-scale projects, Togo demonstrates unwavering commitment to improving living conditions for its population.

These initiatives, aimed at making electricity accessible to all, represent a fundamental pillar for the economic and social development of the country.

With international collaboration and continued government efforts, Togo is on track toward sustainable energy and socio-economic transformation.

Chantal TAWELESSI