TCN, Transport Ministry Partner to Connect Kano Railway Infrastructure to National Grid
Oru Leonard
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) and the Federal Ministry of Transportation have commenced plans to connect the Kano Railway Station and other railway operational facilities to the National Grid as part of efforts to strengthen power supply for Nigeria’s rail transport infrastructure.
The initiative was the focus of a strategic stakeholders’ engagement held on July 7, 2026, at the TCN Kano Regional Headquarters, where key stakeholders discussed modalities for providing stable and reliable electricity to railway facilities under the Federal Ministry of Transportation.
The meeting examined the technical requirements for the proposed grid connection, project implementation timelines, operational coordination, system reliability, and the responsibilities of participating agencies to ensure successful delivery of the project.
Stakeholders also considered measures to guarantee compliance with national grid standards, ensure network safety, and facilitate the seamless integration of the railway infrastructure into the country’s transmission network.
Speaking during the engagement, the General Manager (Transmission), Kano Region, Engr. M. K. Bello, underscored the need for sustained collaboration among all stakeholders. He noted that early technical engagement would promote smooth project execution and ensure dependable electricity supply to the railway facilities.
The participants reaffirmed their commitment to delivering the project in line with the Federal Government’s infrastructure development agenda, expressing confidence that the planned grid connection would significantly improve the operational efficiency of the railway system and enhance service delivery across the transportation sector.
The project is also expected to support the Federal Government’s broader objective of strengthening critical national infrastructure through reliable electricity supply.
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), attended the stakeholders’ meeting.
