The Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has attributed the ongoing power outage in parts of Kano metropolis to maintenance work being carried out by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on the Kumbotso–Dan’Agundi transmission line. According to a statement released on October 30, 2026, the outage is expected to last for 72 hours, with power supply anticipated to resume by 10:00 a.m. on November 1, 2026. The maintenance work aims to improve the reliability of power supply in the metropolis.
The areas affected by the outage include customers on the BUK, Zaria Road, CBN, Club, Kurna, Dan’Agundi 1 and Dan’Agundi 2 feeders, as well as their sub-distribution lines. KEDCO has provided alternative supply routes to mitigate the impact of the outage. However, the company noted that limited capacity at the Dakata and Tamburawa substations has hindered adequate supply to some affected areas. This has resulted in a significant number of customers experiencing power outages.
Prior to the commencement of the maintenance work, TCN held a coordination meeting with relevant stakeholders, including the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), KEDCO, project contractors, and the Kano State Ministry of Works. The meeting aimed to plan the outage and load diversion for the elongation of Towers 27 and 28 on the Kumbotso–Dan’Agundi 132kV transmission line. Effective planning is crucial to minimize the impact of such maintenance work on power supply.
During the meeting, KEDCO’s Head of Operations and Maintenance, Engr. Sabiu Haruna, proposed diverting the load served by the Dan’Agundi 132kV substation to alternative substations. These substations include Dakata, Tamburawa, Rimin Zakara, Kumbotso, and Wudil. Stakeholders reviewed the network’s capacity to absorb the diverted load, noting that the Hadejia 132kV substation could not take the full 60 megawatts earmarked for diversion. Such load diversion arrangements are critical to ensuring a stable power supply.
The maintenance exercise is part of broader efforts to strengthen transmission infrastructure in Kano. Recently, TCN has commissioned projects at Walalambe, Kumbotso, Dakata, and Dan’Agundi substations, adding 544 megawatts of wheeling capacity to Kano State and the national grid. These projects aim to enhance the overall efficiency and reliability of the power supply system in the region.
KEDCO has apologized to affected customers for the inconvenience caused by the outage and urged them to bear with the company during the maintenance period. The company assured customers that normal supply would resume once the work is completed. Effective communication with customers is essential during such periods of disruption.
The Kano Electricity Distribution Company has a significant impact on the daily lives of residents and businesses in Kano metropolis. With a large customer base, any disruption in power supply can have substantial consequences. KEDCO’s proactive approach to maintaining and upgrading infrastructure is crucial to ensuring a reliable power supply.
Key points
- KEDCO attributes 72-hour power outage in Kano metropolis to maintenance work on Kumbotso–Dan’Agundi transmission line
- Affected areas include customers on BUK, Zaria Road, CBN, Club, Kurna, Dan’Agundi 1 and Dan’Agundi 2 feeders
- TCN has commissioned projects adding 544 megawatts of wheeling capacity to Kano State and the national grid
