Nigeria: All On, Energise Africa Fund $4m Mini-Grids in Jigawa, Bauchi

All On and Energise Africa have invested $4 million to develop solar-powered mini-grids across 19 communities in Jigawa and Bauchi states, a project expected to bring electricity to about 100,000 people.

The investment was made under the Demand Aggregation for Renewable Energy Technology Programme and will be executed by Maskh Nigeria Limited, an indigenous company with expertise in renewable energy, construction, engineering, electrification and procurement.

All On Chief Executive Officer Caroline Eboumbou said the project would supply reliable, affordable and sustainable electricity to households, businesses and public institutions currently without dependable power access, and is expected to support local enterprise development and reduce reliance on traditional energy sources such as diesel generators and kerosene.

Investors see mini-grids as economic tool, not just power

Eboumbou opined that decentralised energy infrastructure could play an important role in enabling economic and social activity in communities across Jigawa and Bauchi where access to electricity remains limited.

According to Eboumbou, the mini-grids will extend electricity to homes, schools, health facilities and small businesses, while creating opportunities for productive use of energy and strengthening local economies.

She added that the investment demonstrates All On's commitment to backing indigenous energy companies capable of delivering practical, scalable solutions to Nigeria's persistent energy access challenges.

Energise Africa Chief Executive Officer Ray Coyle noted that the project shows how UK investors are supporting lasting social, economic and environmental impact for thousands of people in Nigeria by helping bring clean, reliable power to the 19 communities.

Qaim Mahmood, Director of Operations at Maskh Nigeria Limited, said the company was proud to play a role in bringing power to underserved communities, adding that the project would strengthen its operational capacity, create jobs and position it for further opportunities. Mahmood also thanked All On, Energise Africa and the Rural Electrification Agency for their support.

The project's progress in reaching the full 100,000 people targeted across the 19 communities will offer an early indication of how effectively donor-backed mini-grid financing can scale in northern Nigeria's underserved states.