Guinea Prime Minister Amadou Oury Bah has urged West African states to prioritise regional electricity cooperation over national isolation to strengthen power supply across the sub-region.
He made the call at the 21st session of the West African Power Pool (WAPP) General Assembly in Conakry, held on November 6 and 7, 2026.
According to a statement issued by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on Wednesday, Bah urged member states to build an integrated energy community based on shared standards and improved performance.
He described energy as essential to national sovereignty, economic competitiveness, social progress and stability.
The Prime Minister also highlighted the historic interconnection of 15 West African countries as evidence of the benefits of regional cooperation.
Meanwhile, he reaffirmed Guinea’s commitment to regional electricity integration and outlined plans to strengthen its position as a major power supplier.
He identified the Kaleta and Souapiti hydropower dams as key assets. He also highlighted planned projects, including Koukoutamba, Sambangou and Amaria.
These projects, he said, could position Guinea as a regional electricity hub capable of supplying neighbouring countries. Meanwhile, he reaffirmed Guinea’s commitment to regional electricity integration and outlined plans to strengthen its position as a major power supplier.
He identified the Kaleta and Souapiti hydropower dams as key assets. He also highlighted planned projects, including Koukoutamba, Sambangou and Amaria.
These projects, he said, could position Guinea as a regional electricity hub capable of supplying neighbouring countries.
Bah reaffirmed his country’s readiness to support a more integrated and efficient West African electricity network.
He said Guinea would contribute actively to building a united regional energy market.
His appeal comes as WAPP member states pursue stronger electricity connections to improve cross-border power supply and regional energy security.
