Enhancing synergy with sub-regional energy organizations and non-ECOWAS countries
As part of harmonizing the rules governing electricity exchanges throughout the ECOWAS region, ERERA has been actively engaging sub-regional institutions such as WAPP, OMVS, OMVG, CLSG, and the North Core Project. These efforts aim to enhance synergies between regional and subregional organizations, thereby accelerating market integration through the harmonization of subregional rules with regional frameworks.
To foster the harmonization process, ERERA organized a technical meeting on the theme “Enhancing Synergy with Sub-Regional Energy Organizations and Non-ECOWAS Countries” from 14 to 15 October 2024 in Dakar, Senegal.
The meeting’s purpose was to foster collaboration between ERERA and sub-regional energy organizations, including WAPP, OMVS, OMVG, CLSG, and the North Core Project, to advance electricity market integration within the ECOWAS region and beyond.
The discussions were supported by the EU and TBI, which provided funding and technical assistance, respectively. They built on previous working sessions dating back to November 2022 and addressed key areas for harmonizing electricity exchange rules across sub-regional and regional frameworks.
The meeting provided an opportunity to review the progress made and finalize strategies to align regulatory frameworks, further accelerating market integration and promoting energy collaboration across West Africa and non-ECOWAS countries.
From Front left: Ely Mohamed (OMVS Conseiller Juridique), Aissatou Sylla (OMVG Engenieur Electrique), Ing. Kocou Tossou (Chairman ERERA), Yilla Jigba Josephus (TRANSCO CLSG, DAF)
From Back Far right: Dao Hamadoun (OMVS Chef de Division Direction Regional de Infrastructure), Koita Amadou (Chef de Division Juridique et Contentieux), Mina Antwi-Yeboah (ERERA Junior Legal Expert), Prof. Pontoni (TBI Advisor), Oumar Bangoura (ERERA Principal Legal Expert), Sie Kam (WAPP-ICC Head Market Operations), Edrissa Jarjue (OMVG Chef de Division et etude et planification), Adedoyin O. Adeoti (IT Support Officer).
Visit to OMVS High Commissioner Office Dakar Senegal
Visit to Senegal Minister of Petroleum and Energy: Minister of Petroleum next to ERERA Chairman and Director General of SENELEC (2nd person from the left)
Visit to OMVG High Commissioner Office: OMVG Commissioner between ERERA Chairman and ERERA Principal Legal Expert