TCN, AfDB Commence Compensation For PAPs along Mando–Rimin Zakara 330kV Line

The sensitization programme for Project Affected Persons (PAPs) by the Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, in collaboration with the African Development Bank (AfDB), ahead of the construction of Mando–Rimin Zakara 330kV Transmission Line, has commenced.

The programme, which was held on January 14, 2026, in Rimin Zakara Community, brought together traditional rulers from twenty-five communities in Kano State, including the Chairman of Kiru Local Government Area, Hon. Abdullahi Sa’id Muhammad, security agencies, and other stakeholders.

In his remarks, the Director of Transmission at the Federal Ministry of Power, Engr. Abinbola Ominiyi said that the project would improve electricity supply in the region. 

Engr. Ominiyi called for the cooperation of all stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation of the project and assured that adequate compensation would be paid to all affected persons.

Speaking at the event, the Assistant General Manager (Transmission), Kano Region, Engr. Ibrahim Aliyu, who represented the General Manager, Transmission, Kano Region, Engr. M. K. Bello disclosed that the Federal Government has released its portion of the compensation funds. He said that payment of compensation is expected to commence between now and April.

A consultant with Resource Field Nigeria Limited, Mr. David Ayomide Sanni explained that compensation would be paid by cheque directly to beneficiaries, noting that affected persons must present their Bank Verification Number (BVN), National Identification Number (NIN) and relevant documents, adding that beneficiaries would also receive farm inputs at the conclusion of the exercise.

This is contained in a statement issued and signed by Ndidi Mbah, General Manager, Public Affairs Division of the TCN, Abuja.