The Federal Government through the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has injected 640MW of additional transmission capacity through the commissioning of six substations in Kano and Katsina State respectively marking a significant leap in Nigeria’s drive towards sustainable and reliable energy access across the country.
The Latest development comes after Government commissioned four (4) transmission substations at Walalambe, Kumbotso, Dakata and Dan-Agundi respectively, in Nigeria’s northwestwern state of Kano last Wednesday adding 544MW of wheeling capacity to the State and the grid.
In Katsina State, the Federal Government last Friday also commissioned two (2) new 60 MVA, 132/33 kV transmission substation in Kankia Local Government Area of the State, injecting an additional 96 megawatts (MW) of transmission capacity into the national grid.
These infrastructure milestones according to government bring the total additional transmission capacity commissioned within the week to 640MW.
In his remarks at the commissioning of the Katsina substation, the Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe credited President Bola Tinubu for his steadfast commitment to reforming the nation’s power sector.
“Mr. President’s Renewed Hope Agenda recognizes that economic ambition requires dependable infrastructure.”
“By supporting vital investments such as this, the administration is laying stronger foundations for enterprise, employment, and prosperity across every part of the country,” Tegbe stated.
The Minister explained that the newly commissioned facility will substantially strengthen the network’s capacity to distribute available electricity across Katsina State and its environs, directly boosting both productive commercial activities and household welfare.
He also charged residents of the community to act as custodians of the public infrastructure.
“Report suspicious activities promptly to the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) or security agencies. These assets serve your businesses, your neighbors, and your children; safeguarding them protects your community’s future,” the Minister said.
In his own address, Katsina State Governor, Mallam Dikko Umaru Radda hailed the completion of the project as a landmark investment in the state’s power infrastructure.
He noted that steady and reliable electricity will act as a catalyst for economic growth, industrial development, and improved public service delivery.
Governor Radda expressed appreciation to President Tinubu for approving the project, while commending the Federal Ministry of Power and the TCN for their dedication to its successful delivery.
The event was attended by senior officials from the Federal Ministry of Power, the TCN, the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO), and members of the Katsina State Executive Council.
