The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has successfully energised two newly installed power transformers at its Birnin Kebbi Transmission Substation in Kebbi State, adding 120 megawatts (MW) to the national grid.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by Ndidi Mbah, TCN’s spokesperson.
According to the statement, a 100 MVA transformer and a 150 MVA transformer were energised at 1:18 pm and 2:56 pm respectively on Friday, June 27, 2025. With this, the substation’s capacity has increased from 300 MVA to 450 MVA.
“The additional transformers have enabled Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company to access an extra 120 MW of bulk power for improved supply across Kebbi, Sokoto, and neighbouring areas,” Mbah said.
She also noted that the expansion allows TCN to maintain uninterrupted power supply to Niamey, Niger Republic, as part of cross-border electricity agreements.
“We are committed to the continued expansion and maintenance of the nation’s transmission system to ensure a more effective and efficient bulk power transmission nationwide,” she added.
As of April 25, 2025, Nigeria’s electricity generation stood at 5,148.34 megawatts, according to TCN figures.
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