Nearly 100,000 residents in 19 underserved communities across Jigawa and Bauchi states are set to gain access to reliable electricity following a $4 million investment in solar-powered mini-grids.
The project, backed by All On and Energise Africa, is designed to address poor and unreliable electricity supply in rural communities while supporting local businesses, job creation and improved access to essential services.
The initiative is being implemented by Maskh Nigeria Limited under the Demand Aggregation for Renewable Energy Technology (DART) Programme.
According to All On, the mini-grids will provide clean and dependable electricity to homes, schools, healthcare facilities and small businesses, helping to stimulate economic activity across the beneficiary communities.
All On Chief Executive Officer, Caroline Eboumbou, said decentralised energy infrastructure could play a major role in improving economic and social activity in communities with limited access to electricity.
She said the project reflects the organisation’s commitment to supporting indigenous energy companies capable of delivering scalable solutions to Nigeria’s energy challenges.
Energise Africa CEO, Ray Coyle, described the initiative as an example of how renewable energy investment can generate lasting social, economic and environmental benefits.
He said the project also demonstrated how UK-backed investment could contribute to sustainable development and improve livelihoods in underserved Nigerian communities.
Maskh Nigeria Limited Director of Operations, Qaim Mahmood, said the company was proud to participate in the project and thanked All On, Energise Africa and the Rural Electrification Agency for the opportunity.
Mahmood said the 19 mini-grids would not only expand electricity access but also strengthen the capacity of local renewable-energy companies, create jobs and provide new opportunities for businesses and residents.
With electricity access still a major challenge in many rural communities, the project is expected to demonstrate how solar mini-grids can provide a practical alternative to unreliable conventional power supplies while supporting grassroots economic development.
