Residents and businesses in Gombe State are expected to experience up to 10 days of irregular electricity supply as the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) begins maintenance work on a key transmission substation in the state.
The routine preventive maintenance, scheduled from October 14 to 24, 2025, will take place daily between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Gombe 132/33kV Transmission Substation. According to TCN, the operation is aimed at enhancing power stability and improving the efficiency of the transmission network across the North-East.
In a statement issued Tuesday by TCN spokesperson Ndidi Mbah, the company said the work would involve replacing protection and control panels on the Shongo 33kV Feeder 8, which will require temporarily shutting down some feeders, potentially disrupting electricity supply in parts of the state.
“To minimise inconvenience, load from the Shongo 33kV feeder will be transferred to the Darazo 33kV feeder, while Mallam Sidi’s load will be moved to the Doma 33kV feeder,” the statement noted.
TCN added that Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JEDC) would continue to receive bulk power during the exercise and that all necessary steps had been taken to reduce the impact on consumers.
“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 power supply in Gombe and its environs,” Mbah said.
The company emphasised that the maintenance is essential to prevent future system failures and ensure long-term reliability of electricity infrastructure in the region.
