From David Onuoja, Abuja
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Kano Region, in collaboration with the African Development Bank (AfDB), has conducted a two-day sensitization programme for Project Affected Persons (PAPs), under the ongoing Mando–Rimin Zakara 330kV Quad Transmission Line Project.
In a statement issued and signed by the TCN General Manager, public affairs unit, Ndidi Mbah, said the programme was held on June 25 and 26, 2026, at the Bayero University Kano (BUK) New Campus, where the engaged PAPs from Kiru, Rimin Gado, Kabo, and Tofa Local Government Areas of Kano State were in attendance.
TCN also said, as part of efforts to support livelihood restoration, the exercise featured the distribution of agricultural support packages to beneficiaries, including improved maize and bean seedlings as well as fertilizers, to enhance productivity and support economic recovery among affected communities.
Speaking during the sensitization, the Assistant General Manager, Transmission Services, TCN Kano Region, Engr. Ibrahim Aliyu, highlighted on the strategic importance of the Mando–Rimin Zakara 330kV Quad Transmission Line Project which he said, is strengthening grid stability and improving electricity supply across the region.
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Engr. Aliyu therefore, encouraged the beneficiaries to make effective use of the agricultural inputs provided and urged all PAPs who have received full compensation to immediately vacate the transmission line Right-of-Way (RoW).
He cautioned that occupying the construction structures which is high-voltage transmission corridors, poses significant risks to lives and property.
The sensitization programme reflects the commitment of TCN and AfDB to stakeholder engagement, responsible project implementation, fair compensation, and sustainable livelihood restoration in the delivery of critical power infrastructure projects.
