Nigerian off-grid impact investor All On, in collaboration with UK-based crowdfunding platform Energise Africa, has committed $4 million to expand solar-powered mini-grid infrastructure across 19 rural communities in Jigawa and Bauchi states.
​The financing will enable indigenous engineering firm Maskh Nigeria Limited to construct and manage 19 solar-powered mini-grids totaling 3,280 kWp in installed capacity.
Co-funded through the Rural Electrification Agency’s (REA) Demand Aggregation for Renewable Energy Technology (DART) Programme, the initiative is designed to deliver reliable electricity to nearly 100,000 residents across 14,937 households.
The Grid Capacity with 3,280 kWp total solar installation across 19 sites, displacing diesel-powered generators and offsetting an estimated 177,664 tonnes of carbon emissions over a 25-year lifetime.
The connection of nearly 15,000 households alongside 1,881 commercial and institutional facilities, including schools, rural health clinics, grain mills, and refrigeration hubs.
Maskh Nigeria Limited, an indigenous company established in 1991, operating under a Results-Based Financing (RBF) framework.
Caroline Eboumbou, CEO of All On (Shell-seeded impact investor) “Energy access is not simply about connecting communities to electricity; it is about creating the conditions for people and businesses to thrive.
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 energy use.”
Ray Coyle, CEO of Energise Africa: “By helping to bring clean, reliable power to 19 communities across Jigawa and Bauchi States, UK investors are supporting lasting social, economic, and environmental impact that will benefit thousands of people in Nigeria.”
Qaim Mahmood, Director of Operations at Maskh Nigeria Limited: “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 marks a transformative step for Maskh, strengthening our capacity, creating jobs, and positioning us for greater opportunities.”
​The 19 mini-grid projects are scheduled for full deployment within 24 months, providing an economical alternative to fossil fuel generators while accelerating Nigeria’s rural electrification target.
