Federal Government Plans 132/33kV Substation in Katsina
The Federal Government has announced a target completion date of March 2027 for a new 132/33kV transmission substation in Mashi Local Government Area, Katsina State. This initiative, aimed at strengthening electricity supply and boosting economic activities, was disclosed by the Minister of Power, Mr. Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, during the groundbreaking ceremony held in Garo, Mashi LGA.
The project, executed through the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), includes two 60MVA transformers, providing a total transmission capacity of 120MVA, or 96 megawatts. The minister emphasized that compensation for affected properties had been fully paid prior to construction.
He also inspected additional power transformer projects in Kankia LGA and urged TCN and the construction team to adhere to the completion deadline while maintaining high standards. Tegbe highlighted the substation's role in enhancing the transmission network's capacity and supporting economic development, urging local residents to cooperate with the construction team.
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