{"id":153191,"date":"2026-11-05T11:35:24","date_gmt":"2026-11-05T10:35:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thepublicpulse.ng\/?p=153191"},"modified":"2026-11-05T11:36:25","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T10:36:25","slug":"tcn-seeks-bauchi-govt-support-for-new-substations-in-alkaleri-toro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thepublicpulse.ng\/?p=153191","title":{"rendered":"TCN Seeks Bauchi Govt Support for New Substations in Alkaleri, Toro"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>TCN Seeks Bauchi Govt Support for New Substations in Alkaleri, Toro<\/p>\n<p>The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Bauchi Region, has appealed to the Bauchi State Government to expedite land allocation for two proposed transmission substations in Alkaleri and Toro Local Government Areas.<\/p>\n<p>The projects are expected to expand transmission capacity and improve bulk power supply across the state.<\/p>\n<p>The appeal was made by the Acting General Manager (Transmission), Bauchi Region, Engr. 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