The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has partnered with the Federal Ministry of Transportation to connect the Kano Railway Station and other railway operational facilities to the National Grid as part of efforts to strengthen rail infrastructure with reliable electricity supply.
The collaboration was unveiled during a strategic stakeholders’ engagement held on July 7, 2026, at the TCN Kano Regional Headquarters, where key participants discussed the technical and operational framework for the proposed grid connection.
According to TCN, the initiative is aimed at providing stable and dependable power to railway facilities to enhance operational efficiency and improve service delivery across the rail transport sector.
Stakeholders examined the technical requirements for the project, implementation timelines, operational coordination, system reliability, and the responsibilities of participating organisations. Discussions also focused on ensuring compliance with grid standards, network safety, and seamless integration into the national transmission network.
Speaking at the meeting, the General Manager (Transmission), Kano Region, Engr. M. K. Bello, underscored the importance of sustained collaboration among all stakeholders. He noted that early technical engagement would pave the way for smooth project execution and guarantee reliable electricity supply to the railway infrastructure.
The stakeholders reaffirmed their commitment to delivering the project in line with the Federal Government’s infrastructure development agenda.
TCN noted that the planned grid connection would boost the efficiency of railway operations, improve transportation services, and support the Federal Government’s broader objective of strengthening critical national infrastructure through reliable electricity supply.
The meeting was attended by representatives of the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) Kano Region, the Federal Ministry of Transportation, Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO), Team Nigeria, the project consultants, and the project contractor, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC).
