About 100,000 people across 19 underserved communities in Jigawa and Bauchi States are set to gain improved electricity access following a combined $4 million investment by All On and Energise Africa in solar mini-grids.
The investment is targeted at expanding access to reliable, affordable and sustainable renewable energy in communities where dependable electricity remains limited.
The project will be implemented by Maskh Nigeria Limited, an indigenous company specialising in renewable energy, construction, engineering, electrification and procurement services.
The solar mini-grids project is being developed under the Demand Aggregation for Renewable Energy Technology, DART, Programme.
Chief Executive Officer of All On, Caroline Eboumbou, said the initiative would supply electricity to households, businesses and public institutions while supporting local economic development.
She explained that decentralised energy infrastructure could help communities where access to electricity remained inadequate.
“For communities across Jigawa and Bauchi where energy access remains limited, decentralised energy infrastructure can play an important role in enabling economic and social activity,” she said.
According to Eboumbou, the deployment would extend reliable electricity to homes, schools, health facilities and small businesses while creating opportunities for productive use of energy.
She stressed that the investment was not merely about connecting communities to electricity but also about creating an environment where residents and businesses could grow.
“Energy access is not simply about connecting communities to electricity; it is about creating the conditions for people and businesses to thrive,” Eboumbou said.
She added that the investment demonstrated All On’s commitment to supporting indigenous energy companies capable of delivering scalable solutions to Nigeria’s energy access challenges.
“This is the kind of catalytic investment that can help move Nigeria’s energy transition forward in practical and meaningful ways,” she added.
Meanwhile, the Chief Executive Officer of Energise Africa, Ray Coyle, said the project would generate social, economic and environmental benefits for the beneficiary communities.
Coyle said the investment by UK investors would support the provision of clean and reliable electricity to 19 communities across the two states.
“By helping to bring clean, reliable power to nineteen communities across Jigawa and Bauchi States, UK investors are supporting lasting social, economic and environmental impact that will benefit thousands of people in Nigeria,” he said.
Director of Operations, Maskh Nigeria Limited, Qaim Mahmood, expressed appreciation to the project partners for entrusting the company with its implementation.
Mahmood described the project as an important opportunity for an indigenous company to contribute to improving electricity access in underserved communities.
“We are deeply moved to play such an instrumental role in bringing clean, reliable power to underserved communities across Jigawa and Bauchi,” he said.
He said the 19 mini-grids were expected to reach almost 100,000 people, while helping businesses expand, improving essential public services and creating opportunities for younger generations.
According to him, the investment would also strengthen Maskh Nigeria Limited’s operational capacity and create employment opportunities.
He expressed appreciation to All On, Energise Africa and the Rural Electrification Agency, REA, for their partnership and confidence in the company.
The deployment of the solar mini-grids is expected to provide communities with a more dependable source of electricity while supporting productive activities and strengthening local economies across Jigawa and Bauchi States.
