FG Adds 544MW Grid Capacity, Unveils 300MVA Transformer in Kano
.Upgrades 4 substations to boost industrial, commercial power supply .Targets March 2027 for completion of 132/33kV substation in Katsina Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja and Ahmad Sorondinki in Kano The federal government has added
The Federal Government has increased the country's grid capacity by 544MW through the inauguration of four substations in Kano. This expansion aims to bolster industrial and commercial power supply, with completion targeted for March 2027. The new 132/33kV substation in Katsina, commissioned by the Federal Ministry of Power, will strengthen electricity supply across the state and create economic opportunities.
The Lee Group, which had been operating independently for three decades, has now rejoined the national grid. The projects also include the restoration of substantial capacity at the Emir's Palace and nearby communities in Kano. Meanwhile, Kumbotso Transmission Substation in Kano received a new 1x300MVA, 330/132/33kV and 1x100MVA, 132/33kV power transformer, increasing supply capacity by 25%.
The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, emphasized the project's role in supporting businesses, industries, and households in Kano and its environs.
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