TCN warns against illegal connection of electricity in Kano
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Kano region, has warned electricity consumers against illegal connection.
The region’s general manager, Bashir Mohammed-Gote, who gave the warning while speaking with journalists on Wednesday in Kano, said the customers should rather liaise with the Distribution Company (Disco) for proper connection of electricity.
He said the illegal connection of electricity was dangerous to users as it obstructed the lines most times.
“Therefore, customers should stop illegal connection, not because of them alone, but also for our equipment to last longer for the benefits of the consumers,” he said.
He added, “We have formed a committee here in Kano in collaboration with security agencies and district heads to curb the menace of encroachment and vandalism. ”
He said TCN wants to radiate a line from Kaduna to Rimin Zakara that carries four bundles of conductors, instead of two, with capacity of about 2100 megawatts.
“It has already been awarded, once it is done issues of light in Kano will be resolved,” he added.
The general manager called on consumers to endeavour to always pay their bills on time, as it was used to generate more light and expand power industry.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Heading 4
Pastor Adeboye’s RCCG donated $265,854 to evacuate 500 Nigerians from South Africa: FG
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs thanked the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) for donating $ 265,854 to help evacuate Nigerians from South Africa.
Heading 2
Volkswagen to cut 100,000 jobs by 2030
The company also said it will cut its car models, including Bentley and Audi, by half, “to systematically align workforce levels with economic realities.”
Politics
2027: Defend democracy, Ebonyi doesn’t belong to one political party, PDP tells residents
The party urged Ebonyi residents to defend their constitutional right to choose their political leaders in 2027.
Heading 3
U.S. govt turns migrant deportations into video game
U.S. President Donald Trump launched five arcade-style video games promoting his immigration and deportation policies, among his other second-term political agendas.
Economy
Nigeria could double energy investment in five years: IEA
Fatih Birol, the IEA chief, described Nigeria as a credible energy supplier, saying exports from the Dangote refinery helped ease fuel-supply pressures in Europe in recent months.
NationWide
NASENI set to commercialise local technologies
The agency said it had developed more than 40 products across renewable energy, mobility, agriculture, healthcare, information technology, clean cooking and education.
