The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) and other stakeholders have coordinated plans for a temporary outage and load diversion to facilitate the elongation of Towers 27 and 28 on the Kumbotso–Dan Agundi 132kV Transmission Line.
The stakeholders met on Monday, October 5, 2026, at the Regional Conference Room in Kano to review the technical arrangements, alternative electricity supply options and safety measures required for the proposed exercise.
The meeting was chaired by the General Manager, Transmission, Kano Region, TCN, Engr. M. K. Bello, who expressed confidence in the contractors’ competence but stressed the need for a comprehensive assessment of all proposed technical connections and switching arrangements before implementation.
Bello said the necessary precautions were essential to guarantee operational safety and maintain the reliability of the transmission network.
Speaking at the meeting, the NISO Regional Operations Coordinator, Engr. Kunle Egbedinni, emphasised the importance of strict compliance with the Grid Code, particularly the requirement for planned outage applications to be submitted at least 14 days ahead for approval.
The Head of Operations and Maintenance at KEDCO, Engr. Sabiu Haruna, proposed diverting electricity supply to alternative substations to minimise the impact of the planned outage on power distribution.
The proposed alternatives included Dakata 132kV, Tamburawa 132kV, Rimin Zakara 330kV, Kumbotso 330kV and Wudil 132kV substations, with a two-day outage window proposed for the exercise.
During the deliberations, participants assessed the capacity of the transmission network and the feasibility of alternative supply arrangements.
They noted that Hadejia 132kV Substation lacked the capacity to accommodate the entire 60-megawatt load proposed for diversion, prompting further consideration of supply options through Tamburawa, Rimin Zakara and Dakata substations.
The stakeholders also underscored the importance of protecting personnel and equipment throughout the exercise, stressing that all operational procedures must be carefully planned and executed.
The meeting ended with a collective commitment to strengthen inter-agency collaboration, comply with applicable regulatory requirements and ensure the timely execution of the transmission line project.
The proposed tower elongation is expected to require coordinated technical operations among the participating agencies to ensure that the work is carried out safely and efficiently.