FG commissions transmission substations in Kano

The Federal Ministry of Power, through the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), in partnership with the Kano State Government, has commissioned four transmission substations, adding 544MW of wheeling capacity to Kano State and the grid.

These transmission capacities are located in Walalambe, Kumbotso, Dakata and Dan-Agundi communities. While Walalambe contributes a new 80 MW capacity substation with two 40 MVA transformers, Kumbotso receives 300 MVA at 330kV level and 100 MVA transformers; Dakata and Dan-Agundi each gain an additional 100 MVA transformer respectively at 132kV level.

According to the Special Adviser (Media and Publicity) to the Minister of Power, Adeola Labzy, the projects aimed to strengthen bulk electricity supply to Kano’s industrial, commercial and residential areas, relieve overloaded substations and create room to meet previously suppressed demand.

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“At Walalambe, six outgoing feeders support supply to Tokarawa Industrial Area, the Eastern Bypass, Maiduguri Road, Hadejia Road and adjoining communities. Lee Group, a major industrial enterprise, is now reconnected to the grid after more than 30years of operating off-grid, while the fire-damaged Dan-Agundi substation has regained substantial capacity to serve Kano ancient town, the Emir’s Palace and surrounding communities. Together, these investments provide stronger infrastructure for manufacturing, small businesses, employment, and improved household welfare.

“The projects are a testament to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and his determination to reset the power sector as a foundation for national development and turning infrastructure investment into economic opportunity across the entire country,” Labzy said.