The Nigerian Transmission Company and the Kano State Administration have finalized a deal to settle a long-standing legal conflict that had delayed the completion of the Kumbotso–Rimin Zakara 330kV power line.
The decision came after a senior meeting organized on July 21, 2025, by the Kano State Ministry of Land and Physical Planning to tackle matters concerning land ownership and compensation, which had resulted in legal disputes and caused delays in the project.
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A statement released on Friday by Ndidi Mbah, the General Manager of Public Affairs at TCN, indicated that according to the new agreement, the state government would pay compensation to those affected whose cases are still in court and offer different land to others.
The text stated, “The Transmission Company of Nigeria, Kano Region, and the Kano State Ministry of Land and Physical Planning have achieved a crucial agreement to settle legal issues that had delayed the Kumbotso–Rimin Zakara 330kV transmission line project.”
The gathering, which took place on July 21, 2025, was organized by the Ministry to tackle legal issues concerning property rights and compensation, causing substantial delays in development.
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“According to the agreement, the Kano State Government will pay compensation to individuals whose cases are still being reviewed legally and offer new land to those impacted. The solution eliminates the last barriers to finishing the project,” Mbah said, noting that the development represents a major step forward in efforts to increase electricity supply and industrial growth in the North.
She showed confidence that once the legal challenges were resolved, work on the transmission line would move forward quickly. The Kumbotso–Rimin Zakara 330kV line is anticipated to boost the national grid’s electricity transmission capability and aid economic development in the area.
The commission also noted that an individual was electrocuted on July 19, 2025, while trying to damage a high-voltage installation in Ebonyi State. As per the statement, the event took place at Tower 34 on the Nkalagu–Abakaliki 132kV transmission line.
“The body of the individual who was electrocuted while attempting to damage the tower has been retrieved,” the company stated. TCN once again cautioned the public about the risks associated with interfering with electrical infrastructure, highlighting that these systems operate at high voltage and present significant safety dangers.
The statement further emphasized that the public is encouraged to protect power facilities in their areas and immediately inform security authorities or the closest TCN office about any unusual behavior.
In recent years, the destruction of transmission systems and distribution equipment has become a frequent issue in the country. In January 2025, Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu stated that over N9bn was allocated to repair damaged power infrastructure in northern Nigeria in 2024.
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