TCN Moves to Boost Bauchi Power Supply, Seeks Government Support for New Substations in Alkaleri, Toro By Raymond Enoch

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has called on the Bauchi State Government to fast-track land allocation for two proposed transmission substations in Alkaleri and Toro Local Government Areas, as part of efforts to expand electricity transmission capacity and strengthen bulk power supply across the state.

The proposed projects are expected to reinforce the transmission network, improve the capacity to convey electricity to distribution networks and support growing power demand in Bauchi State. Timely provision of land, alongside effective collaboration between the state government and TCN, will be critical to advancing the projects towards implementation.

The Acting General Manager (Transmission), TCN Bauchi Region, Engr. Muhammed Bello Ahmed, made the appeal during a courtesy visit to the Bauchi State Ministry of Land and Survey on Monday, November 2, 2026.

Ahmed emphasised the importance of expediting the land allocation process to enable the company to proceed with the planned substation projects, highlighting the need for sustained cooperation between TCN and the state government to strengthen critical electricity transmission infrastructure.

He commended the Bauchi State Government for engaging host communities on the proposed projects, noting the importance of community participation in facilitating infrastructure development and securing public support for projects designed to improve electricity supply.

The TCN official also applauded the government for protecting critical transmission infrastructure through the enforcement of Right-of-Way (RoW) regulations, particularly the removal of illegal structures erected beneath high-voltage transmission lines.

He stressed that safeguarding transmission corridors is essential to maintaining the safety, reliability and operational efficiency of the national grid, while preventing activities that could compromise electricity infrastructure and disrupt power transmission.

Responding, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Land and Survey, Shuaibu Alhaji Mohammed, assured TCN of the Bauchi State Government’s commitment to supporting the proposed substation projects.

Mohammed reaffirmed the Ministry’s readiness to facilitate the land allocation process, expressing the government’s willingness to work with TCN to ensure the projects receive the necessary administrative support.

He also pledged to strengthen security around critical transmission facilities, underscoring the importance of protecting electricity infrastructure against encroachment and other threats that could undermine reliable power delivery.

The proposed substations in Alkaleri and Toro represent an important step towards strengthening Bauchi State’s transmission infrastructure. Their successful implementation will depend, in part, on timely land acquisition, effective coordination among relevant authorities and sustained engagement with host communities.

For TCN, collaboration with state governments remains vital to expanding transmission capacity, protecting existing infrastructure and creating the conditions necessary for a more reliable electricity supply to communities and businesses across Nigeria.