TCN inaugurates line reconductoring in Kano to boost power supply in north
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has inaugurated a line reconductoring project in Kano to improve power transmission reliability across Northern Nigeria.
TCN spokesperson Ndidi Mbah said in a statement on Saturday that the project involves upgrading the ageing Kumbotso-Dakata 132 kilovolts (KV) Double-Circuit transmission line.
According to her, this has been a major bottleneck affecting supply to key industrial hubs like the Dakata industrial zone and the upcoming Walalambe transmission substation.
”The project includes critical upgrades such as replacing Aluminium Conductor Steel Reinforced (ACSR) dog conductors with high-capacity Aluminium Conductor Composite Core (ACCC), Silvassa conductors, and installing Optical Ground Wire (OPGW).
”It’s for enhanced communication and monitoring and deploying durable composite polymer insulators suited for harsh environmental conditions,” she said.
Ms Mbah added that the project was expected to be completed within 12 months.
According to her, TCN’s general manager of transmission services, Ali Sharifai, emphasised the project’s importance, stating that it’s not just infrastructure renewal but about restoring confidence in the transmission network.
He said the project would also empower industries and communities through reliable electricity.
According to Mr Sharifai, the project was part of TCN’s efforts to enhance power infrastructure and economic development in the region.
”Similar projects include the reconductoring of the Kankia-Katsina 132kV transmission line, expected to last between five and six weeks.
“Also, the upgrade of transmission lines in Port Harcourt is aimed at increasing line capacity and reducing power interruptions,” he said.
According to him, TCN has also completed 22 power transmission projects and upgrades since 2020.
He said these include delivering four units of 132KV transmission substations and upgrading 15 existing substations with higher capacity transformers and equipment.
”TCN is committed to contributing its quota to the country’s economic and social development through impactful transmission and infrastructural development,” he said.
(NAN)
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