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 national electricity grid.
The substations are located at Walalambe, Kumbotso, Dakata and Dan-Agundi, with the projects expected to strengthen electricity supply to industrial, commercial and residential areas across the state.
At Walalambe, a new 80MW-capacity substation has been established with two 40MVA transformers, while Kumbotso has received additional transmission infrastructure comprising a 300MVA installation at the 330kV level and 100MVA transformers.
Dakata and Dan-Agundi substations have also gained additional 100MVA transformers each at the 132kV level.
According to the project details, the investments are designed to ease pressure on overloaded substations, improve bulk electricity transmission and provide additional capacity to meet previously suppressed demand in Kano.
At Walalambe, six outgoing feeders have been installed to support electricity supply to the Tokarawa Industrial Area, Eastern Bypass, Maiduguri Road, Hadejia Road and adjoining communities.
A major beneficiary of the development is Lee Group, a large industrial enterprise that has reconnected to the national grid after operating off-grid for more than 30 years.
The project has also restored substantial capacity to the Dan-Agundi substation, which was previously damaged by fire. The facility serves Kano’s ancient town, the Emir’s Palace and surrounding communities.
The commissioning of the facilities is expected to improve power supply reliability for manufacturers, small businesses and households, while creating opportunities for industrial expansion, employment generation and improved living standards.
The investments also align with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritises improvements in the power sector and the use of critical infrastructure to stimulate economic growth.
The Federal Government said the projects reflect its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s electricity transmission infrastructure and translating investments in the power sector into economic opportunities across the country.
