The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Bauchi Region, has appealed to the Bauchi State Government to fast-track the allocation of land for the construction of two proposed transmission substations in Alkaleri and Toro Local Government Areas of the state.
The projects, when completed, are expected to boost electricity transmission capacity and improve bulk power supply across Bauchi State.
The Acting General Manager (Transmission), TCN Bauchi Region, Engr. Muhammed Bello Ahmed, made the appeal during a courtesy visit to the State Ministry of Land and Survey on Monday, November 2, 2026.
Ahmed stressed the need for prompt land allocation to enable the company to commence the necessary processes for the implementation of the projects.
He commended the state government for engaging host communities on the proposed developments and protecting critical transmission infrastructure through the enforcement of Right-of-Way (RoW) regulations.
He particularly praised the removal of illegal structures erected beneath high-voltage transmission lines, describing such measures as important for safeguarding electricity infrastructure.
Responding, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Shuaibu Alhaji Mohammed, assured TCN of the state government’s support for the proposed substation projects.
He reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to facilitating the land allocation process and pledged to strengthen security around critical transmission facilities to ensure their protection.
The proposed substations are expected to strengthen the state’s electricity transmission network and enhance power delivery to consumers across the affected areas.
