By Ayomide Otitoju
The Federal Government has commissioned four transmission substations in Kano State, adding 544 megawatts (MW) of electricity wheeling capacity to strengthen power supply to industrial, commercial and residential areas.
The projects, executed by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) in partnership with the Kano State Government, are located in Walalambe, Kumbotso, Dakata and Dan-Agundi.
Walalambe has a new 80MW-capacity substation equipped with two 40MVA transformers, while Kumbotso has received additional capacity at the 330kV level, including 300MVA and 100MVA transformers. Dakata and Dan-Agundi have each gained an additional 100MVA transformer at the 132kV level.
According to the ministry, the projects are expected to improve bulk electricity supply, ease pressure on overloaded substations and accommodate previously unmet demand across Kano State.
At Walalambe, six outgoing feeders will support electricity distribution to the Tokarawa Industrial Area, Eastern Bypass, Maiduguri Road, Hadejia Road and adjoining communities.
The ministry said Lee Group, a major industrial enterprise, had also been reconnected to the national grid after operating off-grid for more than 30 years.
The Dan-Agundi substation, which was damaged by fire, has also regained substantial capacity to supply Kano’s ancient town, the Emir’s Palace and surrounding communities.
The government said the investments would strengthen electricity infrastructure for manufacturing, small businesses and job creation while improving household welfare.
It added that the projects aligned with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and the administration’s efforts to improve the power sector and support economic development through infrastructure investment.
