The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that electricity consumers in six northern states will face a two day power outage as the company undertakes essential maintenance on its transmission infrastructure.
The scheduled interruption follows closely on the heels of a similar electricity outage that affected parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, with thousands of homes and businesses expected to feel the impact throughout the weekend.
States and areas affected
In a statement released on Saturday, July 18, 2026, TCN’s General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, disclosed that the planned outage will affect parts of Bauchi, Gombe, Yobe, Borno, Adamawa, and Taraba states.
The affected locations include:
• Bauchi
• Gombe
• Damaturu (Yobe)
• Maiduguri (Borno)
• Yola (Adamawa)
• Jalingo (Taraba)
People living in these cities and neighbouring communities have been urged to make adequate preparations for temporary interruptions in electricity supply while the maintenance work is carried out.
Reason for the planned blackout
TCN stated that the temporary outage is required to facilitate the installation of an Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) on the 330kV Jos Bauchi Gombe single circuit transmission line at the Bauchi 330/132/33kV Transmission Substation.
The company said the installation forms part of ongoing efforts to reinforce the national transmission network and enhance the stability and dependability of electricity supply across the affected region.
As a result of the maintenance exercise, the Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) and the Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JEDC) will temporarily be unable to receive bulk electricity from TCN for onward distribution to their customers.
Power to be restored after maintenance
TCN reassured residents that electricity supply would resume as soon as the installation exercise has been completed.
The statement read: “As a result, Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) and Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JEDC) will be unable to off-take electricity for onward delivery to customers in Bauchi, Gombe, Damaturu, Maiduguri, Yola, Jalingo, and their environs. “Please note that bulk power supply will be restored immediately after the exercise.”
The company also appealed to customers in the affected areas for patience and understanding, stressing that the temporary disruption is necessary to improve the efficiency and reliability of the country’s transmission network.
