By: Goodluck E. Adubazi, Abuja.
The Federal Government, through the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), in partnership with the Kano State Government, has commissioned four transmission substations, adding 544MW of electricity wheeling capacity to Kano State and the national grid.
The newly commissioned facilities are located at Walalambe, Kumbotso, Dakata and Dan-Agundi, in a move expected to strengthen electricity supply to industrial, commercial and residential areas across Kano State.
The projects form part of ongoing efforts by the Federal Ministry of Power to expand transmission infrastructure, address electricity supply constraints and support economic growth through improved power delivery.
At Walalambe, the new substation provides 80MW of capacity through two 40MVA transformers, while Kumbotso has received additional transmission infrastructure comprising 300MVA at the 330kV level and 100MVA transformers.
Similarly, Dakata and Dan-Agundi have each gained an additional 100MVA transformer at the 132kV level, further strengthening the capacity of the transmission network to distribute bulk electricity across the state.
The ministry said the projects would help relieve overloaded substations, improve the reliability of electricity supply and create additional capacity to accommodate previously suppressed demand.
The Walalambe substation is expected to improve electricity supply to key industrial and commercial locations through six outgoing feeders serving the Tokarawa Industrial Area, Eastern Bypass, Maiduguri Road, Hadejia Road and adjoining communities.
A major beneficiary of the development is Lee Group, a leading industrial enterprise that has reconnected to the national grid after operating off-grid for more than 30 years.
The reconnection is expected to improve the company’s access to grid electricity while underscoring the potential impact of improved transmission infrastructure on industrial operations and investment.
At Dan-Agundi, the newly installed transformer has restored substantial capacity to a substation previously damaged by fire.
The development is expected to improve electricity supply to Kano’s ancient town, the Emir’s Palace and surrounding communities.
Beyond improving power supply, the projects are expected to support manufacturing, strengthen small businesses, encourage employment opportunities and improve household welfare.
The Federal Ministry of Power described the projects as a demonstration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to the Renewed Hope Agenda and efforts to reposition the power sector as a foundation for national development.
According to the ministry, the investments reflect the administration’s determination to translate infrastructure development into tangible economic opportunities for Nigerians.
The commissioning also highlights the importance of collaboration between the Federal Government and state governments in expanding critical infrastructure and addressing electricity supply challenges.
With the additional transmission capacity, Kano State’s industrial and commercial sectors are expected to benefit from improved access to bulk electricity, while residential communities stand to gain from a strengthened transmission network.
The projects reinforce the strategic role of transmission infrastructure in supporting industrialisation, economic productivity and sustainable development across Nigeria.
