Ghana and Nigeria are in advanced talks over a potential energy swap arrangement aimed at strengthening energy security and deepening integration across West Africa.
Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, revealed that under the proposed deal, Nigeria will supply natural gas to Ghana, which will then generate electricity and export it back to Nigeria.
“We believe we can work together. Ghana takes gas from Nigeria, generates power, and re-exports it. We are in discussions to see if we can create a barter arrangement where we take their gas, convert it into power, and supply electricity back to Nigeria in the spirit of West African cooperation,” Mr. Jinapor explained.
The minister highlighted that Ghana already plays a critical role in regional power integration, supplying electricity to Togo, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, and Benin. He stressed that the partnership with Nigeria would further consolidate Ghana’s position as a hub for energy trade in the subregion.
Mr. Jinapor also reiterated that Ghana’s nuclear energy program remains a top priority, describing it as a reliable base-load option to ensure long-term stability in power generation across West Africa.
The proposed barter arrangement is expected to not only address energy shortfalls but also promote economic cooperation and sustainable energy development within the region.
