‎The Federal Government has commissioned four transmission substations in Kano State, adding 544 megawatts of wheeling capacity to the state and the national grid.

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‎The substations are at Walalambe, Kumbotso, Dakata and Dan-Agundi, executed by the Transmission Company of Nigeria in partnership with Kano State Government.

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‎Walalambe contributes 80 MW with two 40 MVA transformers, Kumbotso receives 300 MVA at 330kV level and 100 MVA transformers, while Dakata and Dan-Agundi each gain an additional 100 MVA transformer at 132kV level.

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‎The projects will strengthen bulk electricity supply to industrial, commercial and residential areas, relieve overloaded substations and meet previously suppressed demand.

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‎At Walalambe, six outgoing feeders will supply Tokarawa Industrial Area, Eastern Bypass, Maiduguri Road, Hadejia Road and adjoining communities.

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‎Lee Group, a major industrial enterprise, has been reconnected to the grid after more than 30 years of operating off-grid, while the fire-damaged Dan-Agundi substation has regained capacity to serve Kano ancient town, the Emir’s Palace and surrounding communities.

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‎The government said the investments will boost manufacturing, small businesses, employment and household welfare.

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‎It said the projects reflect President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and determination to reset the power sector for national development.