Nigeria, June 11 -- The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) said it has commenced the construction of a 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 on Wednesday 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 D...