Addressing regional delegates in Conakry, Guinea Prime Minister and Head of Government Amadou Oury Bah stressed the urgent need for West African Power Pool (WAPP) member states to focus on shared electricity complementarity rather than pursuing isolated national approaches. The appeal was highlighted in an official statement released on Wednesday by the Transmission Company of Nigeria, following the 21st session of the WAPP General Assembly convened on November 6 and 7, 2026.
During the assembly, the Prime Minister advocated for the establishment of a cohesive West African energy community anchored on unified standards and operational performance. He characterized energy as the bedrock of national sovereignty, industrial competitiveness, social advancement, and overall stability, noting that the longstanding grid interconnections among the 15 regional nations demonstrate the tangible benefits of cooperative governance.
What are Guinea's energy ambitions?
Reiterating Conakry's dedication to regional integration, Prime Minister Bah detailed the country's strategic infrastructure roadmap. He underscored the critical role of the Kaleta and Souapiti hydropower facilities, alongside upcoming initiatives such as the Koukoutamba, Sambangou, and Amaria projects. These developments are intended to transform Guinea into a prominent regional power hub capable of exporting electricity and reinforcing energy solidarity across West Africa.
"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," Bah stated.
When will the regional electricity market expand?
Adding to the discussions, the Chairman of the WAPP Executive Board, Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz, announced that the second phase of the regional electricity market is scheduled for rollout in early 2027. Describing the milestone, Abdulaziz noted, "This is not merely a technical development; it represents a fundamental step forward."