The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has started work on a crucial project to link the new Bauchi 330kV Transmission Substation to the national grid. Construction of a turn-in-turn-out (TITO) connection along the 330kV Jos–Bauchi–Gombe transmission line began on June 10, 2025, and is expected to be completed by June 14.
According to Mrs. Ndidi Mbah, TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, the project aims to enhance the power network’s resilience and flexibility by installing a new transmission tower. This upgrade will allow Bauchi and Gombe substations to serve as mutual backups during maintenance or faults. Additionally, it will enable the Jos Substation to supply Bauchi directly via a 132kV line if the main 330kV route through Gombe is unavailable, improving overall power reliability and emergency response.
During the construction period, power supply to the Gombe and Biu substations will continue through alternative sources, including the Dadin-Kowa Hydro Power Plant and the Maiduguri Substation, supported by the Maiduguri Emergency Power Plant. However, there will be a temporary reduction in electricity supply to Jos and Yola Electricity Distribution Companies, affecting customers in Bauchi, Gombe, Ashaka, Savannah, Damaturu/Potiskum, and Biu. Full power outages are expected in Yola and Jalingo for the five-day duration.
TCN has appealed for patience from affected consumers and assured that normal electricity delivery will resume immediately after the project’s completion. This upgrade is part of TCN’s ongoing efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s electricity infrastructure and ensure a more stable bulk power supply.
