TCN Hosts Kano Students on Substation Tour to Promote Engineering Careers
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TCN Hosts Kano Students on Substation Tour to Promote Engineering Careers
By Alabidun Shuaib AbdulRahman
The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN has reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing future engineers and strengthening technical education by hosting science students of Government Girls Secondary School, Dukawuya, Kano State, on an educational excursion to its Kumbotso 330/132kV Transmission Substation.
INCNews247 reports that, the visit, which took place on Tuesday, exposed the students to practical electricity transmission operations, offering them an opportunity to bridge classroom learning with real-life experience in Nigeria’s power sector.
During the tour, TCN engineers took the students through the electricity transmission process, explaining the functions of major substation equipment, control room operations and the safety procedures observed across the national transmission network.
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The engineers also noted the critical role of transmission infrastructure in ensuring stable electricity supply across the country.
The students participated in an interactive session with the engineers, where they asked questions and gained first-hand knowledge of power system operations and career opportunities in science, engineering and technology.
TCN said the excursion broadened the students’ understanding of Nigeria’s electricity transmission infrastructure while inspiring greater interest in technical and engineering professions.
According to the company, the initiative reaffirms the importance of collaboration between industry and educational institutions in developing the next generation of skilled professionals needed to drive the country’s power sector.
The TCN added that the programme forms part of its broader commitment to promoting technical knowledge, engineering excellence and capacity development by providing young Nigerians with practical exposure to real-world power transmission operations.
