The federal government has commissioned four transmission substations in Kano State, adding 544 megawatts of wheeling capacity to the state and the national grid.
The substations, located at Walalambe, Kumbotso, Dakata and Dan-Agundi, were executed by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) in partnership with the Kano State Government, through the Federal Ministry of Power.
In a statement on Thursday, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Minister of Power, Adeola Labzy, said Walalambe contributes a new 80MW capacity substation with two 40MVA transformers, while Kumbotso receives 300MVA at 330kV level and 100MVA transformers.
According to the statement, Dakata and Dan-Agundi each gained an additional 100MVA transformer at 132kV level.
The ministry said the projects will 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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It said at Walalambe, six outgoing feeders will support supply to Tokarawa Industrial Area, the Eastern Bypass, Maiduguri Road, Hadejia Road and adjoining communities.
The statement added that Lee Group, a major industrial enterprise, has been reconnected to the grid after more than 30 years 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 ministry said.
It said the projects are a testament to President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and his determination to reset the power sector as a foundation for national development.
