TCN Boosts National Grid with 640MW Capacity Expansion

The Federal Government, via the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), has commissioned six substations in Kano and Katsina States, injecting a total of 640MW of additional transmission capacity into the national grid. On Wednesday, four substations were commissioned in Kano State (Walalambe, Kumbotso, Dakata, and Dan-Agundi) adding 544MW of capacity.

On Friday, two new 60 MVA, 132/33 kV substations were commissioned in Kankia Local Government Area of Katsina State, contributing an additional 96MW. Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe credited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his commitment to power sector reforms, stating that the Renewed Hope Agenda emphasizes the need for dependable infrastructure to support economic ambitions.

Tegbe urged community members to protect the new facilities, which will enhance electricity distribution and boost local economic activities. Katsina State Governor Mallam Dikko Umaru Radda praised the project as a significant investment in the state's power infrastructure, highlighting its potential to drive economic growth and improve public services.