The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has warned that parts of the North East will experience a blackout from June 10 to June 14 as crews erect new 330kV towers at the Bauchi substation. Electricity customers in Adamawa, Borno, Taraba, Yobe, Bauchi, and Gombe are expected to see no or limited power during this period.
Yola DisCo confirmed power loss at Damaturu, Molai, Yola, and Jalingo, while Biu and Maiduguri will run on alternative supply lines. Jos DisCo stated that Gombe and Bauchi will receive reduced power via the 132kV line and Dadin Kowa hydropower plant.
A retired TCN engineer said the region has no backup transmission path, so any fault in the main line forces a full outage. Customers are advised to prepare for the disruption and support efforts to protect power infrastructure.
