The 10-megawatt Tiga Hydropower Plant in Kano State has returned to full operational capacity after the completion of maintenance works and the correction of design issues.
The announcement was made by the Kano Hydro and Energy Development Company in a press statement issued in Kano.
According to the company, engineers carried out extensive technical overhauls on major components of the plant.
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The work focused mainly on the 8MW turbine unit, which had earlier developed technical issues linked to design defects.
After the repairs and system corrections, the plant has resumed operation at its full installed capacity of 10 megawatts.
Officials say the restoration is expected to improve electricity generation and contribute to power supply in the state.
The company noted that the rehabilitation forms part of broader efforts by the administration of Abba Kabir Yusuf to revive critical infrastructure.
Authorities said the state government continues to prioritise investments in the energy sector to support economic growth and industrial development.
They added that strengthening power infrastructure is key to improving living standards and supporting businesses.
The company said the restoration of the hydropower facility represents another step toward ensuring reliable and sustainable energy supply.
Management also emphasised that maintaining strategic public utilities remains essential for long-term energy security.
The statement was signed by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Kano Hydro and Energy Development Company, Ado Ibrahim Umar Doguwa.
