Guinea Prime Minister and Head of Government Amadou Oury Bah has urged West African Power Pool, WAPP, member states to prioritise regional electricity complementarity over national isolation.
He made this disclosure in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, following the 21st session of the West African Power Pool General Assembly held in Conakry on November 6 and 7, 2026.
He called on member states to build a true West African energy community based on shared standards and performance.
The Prime Minister described energy as the foundation of a nation and a matter of sovereignty, competitiveness, social progress and stability. He also pointed to the historic interconnection of the 15 countries in the sub-region as proof of what collective action can achieve.
He reaffirmed Guinea's commitment to regional integration and outlined the country's energy ambitions. He highlighted the strategic importance of the Kaleta and Souapiti hydropower dams, as well as future projects, including Koukoutamba, Sambangou and Amaria, positioning Guinea to become a regional electricity hub capable of supplying the sub-region and anchoring West African energy solidarity.
"The Republic of Guinea, under the leadership of His Excellency the President of the Republic, reaffirms its readiness to support this collective ambition and to contribute actively to the development of a more integrated, efficient, and united West African energy space," he said.
Also speaking on the occasion, the Chairman of the WAPP Executive Board, Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz, disclosed that the second phase of the regional electricity market would be launched in early 2027.
"This is not merely a technical development; it represents a fundamental step forward," he said.
Guinea PM sends strong message to Nigeria, other WAPP members on regional electricity supply
Share On:
CLICK HERE TO PROMOTE YOUR MUSIC/VIDEO