The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) Wednesday said it has commenced construction work along the 330kV Jos-Bauchi-Gombe transmission line to connect the new Bauchi 330kV transmission substation to the grid.
The TCN general manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, in a statement said the work which began on 10 June, is expected to be completed by 14 June, 2025.
During the construction period, she said Gombe and Biu transmission substations will receive power through the Dadin-Kowa Hydro Power Plant and Maiduguri substation, supported by the Maiduguri Emergency Power Plant (MEPP).
As a result, she said there will be a temporary reduction in bulk electricity supply to Jos and Yola Electricity Distribution Companies for onward distribution to their customers in Bauchi, Gombe, Ashaka, Savannah, Damaturu/Potiskum, and Biu.
She added that only Yola and Jalingo will experience full power outages during the five-day project duration.
She stated further that a new transmission tower is also being installed to enhance the resilience and flexibility of the network, allowing the Bauchi and Gombe substations to act as mutual backups in the event of maintenance or fault.
Additionally, she said, Jos will be able to supply Bauchi substation directly through a 132kV transmission line whenever the primary 330kV connection via Gombe is unavailable.
“This arrangement enhances power reliability, diversifies transmission routes, and improves emergency response efficiency,” Ms Mbah said.
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