Four new transmission substations commissioned in Kano, adding 544MW to the power grid

Commissioning ceremony The Federal Ministry of Power, working with the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) and the Kano State Government, officially commissioned four new transmission substations in Kano State at the end of October 2026. The event was attended by the Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, the ministry’s permanent secretary, Mahmuda Mamman, TCN Managing Director Engr. Sule Abdulaziz, the Kano State Commissioner for Energy and other officials. The inauguration marked the addition of 544 megawatts of wheeling capacity to the state’s electricity network.

Substation details The four sites – Walalambe, Kumbotso, Dakata and Dan‑Agundi – each received new transformer equipment. At Walalambe, the installation comprises two 40 MVA transformers delivering an 80 MW capacity, with six outgoing feeders that will serve the Tokarawa Industrial Area, the Eastern Bypass, Maiduguri Road, Hadejia Road and nearby communities. Kumbotso was upgraded with a 300 MVA transformer operating at the 330 kV level together with a 100 MVA unit, providing the largest single addition among the four sites. Both Dakata and Dan‑Agundi received 100 MVA transformers at the 132 kV level, restoring significant capacity to the fire‑damaged Dan‑Agundi substation, which now can supply the historic town, the Emir’s Palace and surrounding areas.

Expected impact According to statements released by the ministry’s media adviser, the new infrastructure is intended to ease the load on existing overloaded substations, improve bulk electricity supply and create capacity for previously unmet demand. The projects are projected to benefit industrial, commercial and residential consumers across Kano, supporting manufacturing, small‑business operations and household welfare. One notable outcome highlighted was the reconnection of Lee Group, a major industrial enterprise that had operated off‑grid for more than three decades, to the national grid.

Broader significance The investments align with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritises power sector reform as a foundation for national development. By expanding transmission capacity, the government aims to stimulate economic activity, generate employment and enhance the reliability of electricity supply in one of Nigeria’s most populous states. While the substations are expected to address immediate supply constraints, officials acknowledge that continued upgrades and maintenance will be required to sustain the benefits over the long term.

Overall, the commissioning of the four substations represents a substantial step toward strengthening Kano’s power infrastructure and supporting the state’s growth objectives.