FG commissions four substations, adds 544MW capacity to Kano power grid
…REA restores electricity to Kano community after 16 years of darkness The Federal Ministry of Power through Transmission Company of
Nigeria's power sector has long struggled with weak transmission infrastructure, a bottleneck the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) often cites for its inability to wheel more electricity to distribution companies even when generation capacity exists. Kano, one of the country's largest commercial and industrial hubs, has repeatedly complained of inadequate and unstable power supply constraining manufacturing and small businesses, making upgrades to its grid infrastructure significant for the state's economy.
The commissioning of the four substations, carried out by the Federal Ministry of Power through TCN, adds 544 megawatts of wheeling capacity to the Kano grid, with reports also pointing to a 300MVA transformer unveiling and a separate ongoing project to complete a 132/33kV substation in neighbouring Katsina by March 2027. Coverage across outlets is consistent on the capacity figures and the aim of boosting industrial and commercial supply, while BusinessDay additionally highlights a Rural Electrification Agency (REA) intervention restoring power to a Kano community after 16 years without electricity. Details such as the project's cost, contractors involved, and how soon residents and businesses will feel the impact have not been specified in the reports.