The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced the commencement of a 10-day maintenance exerciseon its major transmission substation in Gombe State, a move that may result in temporary disruptions to electricity supply across parts of the state.
In a statement released on Tuesday by its spokesperson, Ndidi Mbah, the company described the project as a routine preventive maintenance operation designed to strengthen the transmission network and enhance power reliability across the North-East region.
According to TCN, the maintenance work scheduled to take place from October 14 to 24, 2025, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily will involve the replacement of critical protection and control panels at the Gombe 132/33kV Transmission Substation.
“The planned maintenance will enable our engineers to carry out replacement of protection and control panels on the Shongo 33kV Feeder 8,” the company stated.
While the maintenance may lead to power interruptions in some areas, TCN assured that it has implemented measures to limit the inconvenience to residents and businesses.
“To minimise inconvenience, load from the Shongo 33kV feeder will be transferred to the Darazo 33kV feeder, while that of Mallam Sidi will be moved to the Doma 33kV feeder,” the statement added.
The company also noted that the Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JEDC) will continue to receive bulk power supply throughout the maintenance period.
Reassuring residents of Gombe and surrounding areas, Mbah said the operation is vital to ensuring long-term network efficiency and preventing system breakdowns.
“Preventive maintenance remains a key part of our operations. We appeal for public understanding and cooperation as we work to improve the quality and stability of electricity supply in Gombe and its environs,” she added.
The exercise underscores TCN’s ongoing efforts to modernize Nigeria’s transmission infrastructure and enhance service delivery across the national grid.
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