By JB Danlami
Kano State Government remained resolute in harnessing all avenues that will boost ectricity supply for industrial development.
This was the submission of the Commissioner for Information Baba Halilu Dantiye when he hosted the AGM of Transmission Company of Nigeria, Kano region’ in his office.
The Commissioner said Governor Abba Kabir was ready to provide intervention to the TCN towards completing its various projects in the state.
He noted that no responsible government will ignore opportunity to enhance electricity supply to its people, inview of its strategic importance in boosting economic activities in the state.
Dantiye then assured the AGM of the ministry”s support in enlightening the general public on its activities.
Earlier in his speech, the AGM Kano regional office muhammad Kamal Bello said they were in the ministry to solicit for the support of Kano State Government in executing its projects.
He revealed that Kano State despite its population and economic status in the country has only two transmission lines while other states were having eight.
Mal muhammad Kamal Bello said there were various transmission and sub stations projects that were under execution for over eight years.
He said some of the impediments of the projects include encroachment of transmission lines right of way which militating against the expansion of the lines.
Other issue include provision of land for Danbatta and Walalanbe sub stations projects that were awarded by the TCN, Mal Bello further revealed.
He then called on the government to intervene towards execution of the projects.
This information was contained in statement from the Director Internal Affairs Usman Bello made available to One Light News
