TCN To Compensate Project Affected Persons Along Mando–Rimin Zakara 330kV Line
By Sunday Etuka
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), has assured adequate compensation for those that would be affected by the construction of Mando–Rimin Zakara 330kV Transmission Line.
This commitment was made recently during a sensitization programme organised by TCN, in collaboration with the African Development Bank (AfDB), for Project Affected Persons (PAPs), in Rimin Zakara Community.
According to a statement on Friday by the TCN’s General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, the programme 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.
The statement said while speaking at the event, the Director of Transmission at the Federal Ministry of Power, Engr. Abinbola Ominiyi assured that the project would improve electricity supply in the region.
He 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.
Also speaking at the event, according to the statement, 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.
He added that beneficiaries would also receive farm inputs at the conclusion of the exercise.
