By Stella Odueme
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has restored electricity supply to affected feeders in Kano following the completion of preventive maintenance at its Kumbotso 132kV Transmission Substation.
The maintenance exercise, which was conducted on Sunday, November 8, 2026, was completed at 5:17 p.m. on the same day.
In a statement signed by TCN Management on Monday, the company said the exercise involved one of its 60MVA 132/33kV power transformers, its associated earthing transformer and switchgear bay equipment.
The exercise also included maintenance work to facilitate the replacement of a faulty 33kV Gaida Feeder Circuit Breaker.
TCN disclosed that electricity supply had been restored to the affected 33kV Dangote, Gaida and Spanish 2 feeders following the successful completion of the work.
It added that the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) had resumed taking power for onward distribution to customers, particularly those around the Sharada Industrial Zone.
The transmission company appreciated electricity customers for their patience and cooperation during the maintenance period, reaffirming its commitment to improving the reliability and efficiency of the nation's transmission infrastructure.
The statement was signed by Management of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on November 9, 2026.