By Stella Odueme
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.
The programme at the Bayero University Kano (BUK) New Campus, engaged PAPs from Kiru, Rimin Gado, Kabo, and Tofa Local Government Areas of Kano State.
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 event, the Assistant General Manager, Transmission Services, TCN Kano Region, Engr. Ibrahim Aliyu, highlighted the strategic importance of the Mando–Rimin Zakara 330kV Quad Transmission Line Project in strengthening grid stability and improving electricity supply across the region.
According to the General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, in a statement on Thursday, Engr. Aliyu encouraged 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 continued occupation or construction of structures within high-voltage transmission corridors poses significant risks to lives and property.
The sensitization programme reflects the commitment of TCN and AfDB to meaningful stakeholder engagement, responsible project implementation, fair compensation, and sustainable livelihood restoration in the delivery of critical power infrastructure projects.
