TCN Boosts Power Supply in Yobe, Commissions 60MVA Mobile Transformer at Damaturu Substation

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has successfully commissioned a new 60MVA, 132/33kV Mobile Power Transformer at its Damaturu 132/33kV Transmission Substation in Yobe State.

The transformer was energized and put into operation at 9:50 p.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2026, increasing the substation's transformation capacity from 120MVA to 180MVA.

The additional capacity will enhance operational flexibility, improve system reliability, and provide redundancy during maintenance activities and unforeseen outages. It will also enable the substation to accommodate rising electricity demand across its coverage area.

As a result, more bulk electricity is now available to the Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) for onward distribution to customers in Damaturu, Buni Yadi, Babangida, the Yobe State University Teaching Hospital, and other surrounding communities.

The project forms part of TCN's ongoing Internally Generated Revenue (IGR)-funded transmission expansion programme aimed at strengthening Nigeria's electricity transmission network. The initiative is designed to improve the reliability, efficiency, and stability of bulk power supply across the country while supporting growing energy demand.