Minister commissions 150MVA transformer in Kano

The Minister of Power, Engr. Sale Mamman has commissioned a 150MVA power transformer at the 330/132 kilovolts (kV) at the Kumbotso transmission station in Kano.

The facility owned by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) is aimed at boosting power supply to the state and the neighbouring states of Jigawa and Katsina.

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“We hope that the people of Kano and environs will witness an improved and steady power supply. Let me also call on the Transmission Company of Nigeria to expedite action on all the ongoing projects under the Transmission Rehabilitation and Expansion program in different parts of the country”, the minister said.

The Acting-Managing Director of TCN, Engr. Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz said the critical power infrastructure is receiving the needed attention from the power ministry with the active support of President Muhammadu Buhari.

Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano State, who was represented by the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Garba Unguwar Rimi, said the installation of the new power transformer was very timely, aimed at boosting commercial activities in the state.