The Federal Government has commissioned six transmission substations in Kano and Katsina states, adding 640 megawatts (MW) of electricity transmission capacity to the national grid as it intensifies efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s power infrastructure.
The projects comprise four substations at Walalambe, Kumbotso, Dakata and Dan-Agundi in Kano State, which collectively add 544MW of transmission capacity, and two 60 megavolt amperes (MVA) substations in Kankia Local Government Area of Katsina State, contributing another 96MW.
The Ministry of Power announced the developments in a statement released on Saturday, October 24, 2026, following the commissioning ceremonies held during the week.
The additional capacity is expected to improve the transmission network’s ability to evacuate and deliver available electricity to distribution companies and consumers in the two states.
However, the projects increase transmission capacity rather than electricity generation, meaning their impact on supply will depend partly on the availability of power from generating plants and the capacity of downstream distribution networks.
Speaking at the commissioning of the Kankia substation on Friday, October 23, the Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, said the projects reflected President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to improving the country’s electricity infrastructure.
He added that investments in electricity infrastructure would strengthen the foundations for business expansion, employment and economic growth.
The Kankia substations comprise two 60 MVA, 132/33 kilovolt (kV) facilities designed to strengthen the transmission network serving Katsina State and neighbouring areas.
Tegbe said the infrastructure would improve the network’s ability to distribute available electricity, supporting commercial activities and household welfare.
He also urged residents to protect the facilities against vandalism and other activities that could disrupt electricity infrastructure, asking them to report suspicious activities to TCN or security agencies.
Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, described the project as a significant investment in the state’s electricity infrastructure.
Radda said improved electricity supply could support industrial development, economic growth and public service delivery. He commended the President, the Federal Ministry of Power and TCN for completing the project.
The latest projects come amid a broader government drive to address bottlenecks in Nigeria’s electricity transmission network, which has constrained the amount of electricity that can be delivered to distribution companies and end users.
These investments are intended to increase bulk electricity availability for distribution companies serving industrial, commercial and residential areas.
Beyond transmission infrastructure, the Federal Government is pursuing reforms intended to improve electricity delivery across the entire power value chain.
Nairametrics reported in October that Nigeria installed 707,765 electricity meters in the first half of 2026, representing a 71% increase from the 412,792 meters installed during the corresponding period of 2025.
However, more than 4.8 million active registered electricity customers remained unmetered at the end of June, highlighting the scale of the work still required across the distribution network.
