In an effort to expand access to renewable energy in Nigeria, All On and Energise Africa have invested a total of $4m in the development and deployment of solar-powered mini-grids across 19 communities in Jigawa and Bauchi states.

The project will be executed by Maskh Nigeria Limited, a company comprising professionals with expertise in renewable energy, construction, engineering, electrification and procurement services.

In a statement issued on Monday and made available to our correspondent, the Chief Executive Officer of All On, Caroline Eboumbou, said the project would provide reliable, affordable and sustainable electricity to households, businesses and public institutions currently without dependable access to power.

Noting that the investment was being made under the Demand Aggregation for Renewable Energy Technology Programme, Eboumbou said the project was expected to impact about 100,000 people while supporting local enterprise development, improving access to essential services and reducing dependence on traditional energy alternatives.

She said, “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. Through the deployment of solar-powered mini-grids, the project will extend reliable electricity to homes, schools, health facilities and small businesses, while creating opportunities for productive use of energy and strengthening local economies.

“Energy access is not simply about connecting communities to electricity; it is about creating the conditions for people and businesses to thrive. This investment demonstrates All On’s commitment to backing indigenous energy companies that can deliver practical, scalable solutions to some of Nigeria’s most persistent energy access challenges. This is the kind of catalytic investment that can help move Nigeria’s energy transition forward in practical and meaningful ways.”

Also speaking, the CEO of Energise Africa, Ray Coyle, said that by helping to bring clean and reliable power to 19 communities across Jigawa and Bauchi states, UK investors were supporting lasting social, economic and environmental impact that would benefit thousands of people in Nigeria.

Responding, the Director of Operations of Maskh Nigeria Limited, Qaim Mahmood, expressed appreciation for the confidence reposed in the company to execute the project.

“We are deeply moved to play such an instrumental role in bringing clean, reliable power to underserved communities across Jigawa and Bauchi.

“As an indigenous company, we are proud that these 19 mini-grids will impact almost 100,000 people, helping businesses thrive, improving essential services and creating opportunities for the next generation. This investment also marks a transformative step for Maskh, strengthening our capacity, creating jobs and positioning us for greater opportunities.

“We are deeply grateful to All On, Energise Africa and the Rural Electrification Agency for their trust and partnership,” Mahmood said.