The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has launched a line reconductoring project in Kano, aimed at improving power transmission reliability across Northern Nigeria.
The project involves upgrading the ageing Kumbotso-Dakata 132kV Double-Circuit Transmission Line, a major bottleneck affecting supply to key industrial hubs, according to a statement by Ndidi Mbah, TCN’s spokesperson, on Saturday.
The project, expected to be completed within 12 months, includes critical upgrades such as replacing obsolete ACSR dog conductors with high-capacity ACCC-Silvassa conductors, installing Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) for enhanced communication and monitoring, and deploying durable composite polymer insulators suited for harsh environmental conditions.
These upgrades are expected to restore confidence in the transmission network and empower industries and communities through reliable electricity.
This initiative is part of TCN’s efforts to enhance power infrastructure and economic development in the region. Since 2020, TCN has completed 22 power transmission projects and upgrades, including delivering four units of 132 kilovolts transmission substations and upgrading 15 existing substations with higher capacity transformers and equipment.
TCN’s commitment to contributing to the country’s economic and social development through impactful transmission infrastructural development is evident in this project.
With the completion of this project, the company aims to improve power transmission reliability, increase economic activity, and enhance the overall quality of life for communities in Northern Nigeria.