JIGAWA, BAUCHI SECURE $4M SOLAR MINI-GRID INVESTMENT
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By:Tajudeen Aminat
Efforts to expand access to clean and reliable electricity in Nigeria have received a boost as All On and Energise Africa commit a combined $4 million to the development and deployment of solar-powered mini-grids across 19 communities in Jigawa and Bauchi states.
The project will be implemented by Maskh Nigeria Limited, an indigenous company with expertise spanning renewable energy, construction, engineering, electrification and procurement.
In a statement issued on Monday, the Chief Executive Officer of All On, Caroline Eboumbou, said the investment would provide dependable, affordable and sustainable electricity to households, businesses and public institutions in communities with limited access to reliable power.
Eboumbou said the funding was provided under the Demand Aggregation for Renewable Energy Technology Programme and was expected to benefit approximately 100,000 people.
She added that the project would support local businesses, improve access to essential services and reduce communities’ reliance on conventional sources of energy.
“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 her, the solar mini-grids will supply electricity to homes, schools, healthcare 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,” Eboumbou added.
She noted that the investment reflected All On’s commitment to supporting indigenous energy companies capable of providing practical and scalable solutions to Nigeria’s energy challenges.
Also speaking, the Chief Executive Officer of Energise Africa, Ray Coyle, said the project would deliver clean and dependable electricity to 19 communities while generating long-term social, economic and environmental benefits.
Coyle said the investment by UK investors would help improve the quality of life of thousands of Nigerians while supporting sustainable development in the beneficiary communities.
The Director of Operations of Maskh Nigeria Limited, Qaim Mahmood, expressed appreciation to the investors and the Rural Electrification Agency for entrusting the company with the project.
“We are deeply moved to play such an instrumental role in bringing clean, reliable power to underserved communities across Jigawa and Bauchi,” Mahmood said.
He noted that the 19 mini-grids were expected to reach nearly 100,000 people, helping businesses expand, improving essential services and creating opportunities for young people.
Mahmood added that the project would also strengthen Maskh’s operational capacity, create employment opportunities and position the company for further growth in Nigeria’s renewable energy sector.
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