Jigawa, Bauchi Get $4m Solar Mini-Grid Investment

All On and Energise Africa have committed $4 million to the development and deployment of solar-powered mini-grids across 19 communities in Jigawa and Bauchi states, as part of efforts to expand access to reliable and renewable electricity in Nigeria. The project will be implemented by Maskh Nigeria Limited, an indigenous firm with expertise in renewable energy, construction, engineering, electrification and procurement. According to All On Chief Executive Officer Caroline Eboumbou, the investment, made under the Demand Aggregation for Renewable Energy Technology Programme, is expected to reach about 100,000 people by providing electricity to homes, businesses and public institutions with limited access to dependable power. She said the project would support local enterprises, improve essential services and reduce reliance on traditional energy sources, while creating opportunities for productive use of electricity and strengthening local economies. Eboumbou added that the initiative reflected All On’s commitment to supporting indigenous energy companies capable of delivering scalable solutions to Nigeria’s energy access challenges.

Energise Africa CEO Ray Coyle said the project would enable UK investors to contribute to lasting social, economic and environmental benefits across the 19 communities. Maskh Nigeria’s Director of Operations, Qaim Mahmood, welcomed the investment and said the company was proud to deliver clean and reliable power to underserved communities. He said the mini-grids would help businesses grow, improve essential services, create jobs and expand opportunities for young people, while also strengthening the company’s capacity for future projects. Mahmood thanked All On, Energise Africa and the Rural Electrification Agency for their partnership and confidence in the company. The project is expected to contribute to improved electricity access and economic activity across the benefiting communities in both states.

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