TCN Restores Power to Kano, Katsina, Jigawa; Fixes 330kV Kumbotso Line

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has successfully restored electricity supply to Kano, Katsina, and Jigawa states after completing scheduled maintenance at the 330kV Kumbotso Transmission Substation.

According to Ndidi Mbah, TCN's General Manager of Public Affairs, the substation and affected transmission lines were energized around 4:30 p.m., bringing normal power supply back to the region. The maintenance, previously announced by the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), required a temporary shutdown between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to allow engineers to perform critical work.

The TCN stated that this maintenance is part of its continuous investment in strengthening the transmission grid and enhancing the stability of electricity supply nationwide. Following the restoration, electricity distribution companies, including Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO), Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JEDC), and Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC), have resumed power offtake to their franchise areas.

The restored supply benefits customers in Kano, Katsina, and Jigawa states, as well as areas like Azare in Bauchi State, Nguru in Yobe State, and even Gazaoua in the Republic of Niger, which receives power through Nigeria's transmission network. TCN expressed gratitude for customers' patience during the temporary inconvenience, emphasizing its necessity for improving the power system's efficiency and reliability.

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the substation and the affected transmission lines were successfully energised, with normal power supply fully restored at about 4:30 p.m.