The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced a planned power outage across several states in the North-East.
A letter signed by the company’s Regional Operations Manager, Bauchi Region, Engr. J.O. Joseph, stated that the outage which was as a result of ongoing construction work at the Bauchi 330kV substation will last from 10:00 a.m. on June 10 to 5:00 p.m. on June 14, 2025.
“The planned outage is to enable contractors to erect 330kV Turn-In and Turn-Out transmission towers as part of the development of the new Bauchi 330kV substation,” the letter stated.
According to the power company, the project will also involve the crossing of the existing Jos–Bauchi–Gombe 132kV transmission line, which will be shut down temporarily.
The notice further stated that the outage will affect the Jos-Gombe single circuit (SC) line throughout the five-day period.
“This development means Damaturu, Molai, Yola, and Jalingo will be completely without electricity supply during the work. Meanwhile, Gombe and Biu substations will be partially powered through the Dadin Kowa Hydropower Plant, and Baga Road substation will receive supply from MEPP,” it noted.
The transmission company added that the Jos–Bauchi–Gombe 132 kV line will be taken out specifically on June 14 to facilitate the final crossing of the line.
