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The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced an extension of the ongoing maintenance work on the Jos–Bauchi–Gombe 330kV transmission line, a development that will result in prolonged electricity disruptions across parts of Northern Nigeria until June 30, 2026.
The extension is aimed at enabling contractors to complete the installation of the Optical Ground Wire (OPGW), a key infrastructure project designed to improve the efficiency, monitoring and reliability of power transmission along the corridor.
New TCN transmission power upgrade to knock out power for 30 days. Credit: NovatisSource: Getty Images
Why was the maintenance extended?
In a statement issued over the weekend, TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, explained that the maintenance exercise, which began earlier this year, has been prolonged to allow for the completion of the OPGW stringing project on the 276-kilometre
