TCN assures of improved power in Kaduna with new substation
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has recorded significant progress on critical electricity transmission infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing power supply, reliability and capacity in Kaduna and environs. Speaking at a press parley at the TCN regional office in Kaduna, the General Manager Transmission, Kaduna Region, Engr. Nasir Mansur. S. Fada reaffirmed TCN’s commitment to […]
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has recorded significant progress on critical electricity transmission infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing power supply, reliability and capacity in Kaduna and environs.
Speaking at a press parley at the TCN regional office in Kaduna, the General Manager Transmission, Kaduna Region, Engr. Nasir Mansur. S. Fada reaffirmed TCN’s commitment to delivering stable and efficient electricity.
Among the key projects he highlighted is the 330kV Double Circuit Kudenda- Mando line. The line when completed would evacuate 215 MW from the Kudenda Power station to the 330/132/33kV substation in Mando.
He attributed the slow pace of the project to the issue of compensating Projects Affected Persons.
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“As you are aware there has been a lot of back and forth between TCN and PAPs in both Mando and Kudenda communities regarding the issue of compensation. It is important to note that we see these communities as critical stakeholders in the success of our projects.”
He said, “In Kudenda, TCN has paid compensation to majority of the PAPS although there are a few who rejected the compensation claiming their land was undervalued and some others who said they were not captured during the enumeration process.
“TCN is working closely with critical stake holders to see how these issues could be resolved amicably so as to fast track the completion of the project,” he explained.
Fada noted that the next step is to compensate the PAPs in Mando community, adding that, “a committee has been set up by the Corporate Headquarters and they have met with the PAPs, inspected the site and collated relevant documents.
“Other projects include the 2X150MVA 330/132/33kV substation in Jaja, which upon completion will be linked to the 330kV Kano transmission line and a 2X60MVA 132/33kV substation in Jaji, which upon completion will be connected to the 132kV Zaria transmission line.”