Jigawa and Bauchi receive $4 million solar mini-grid investment

A $4 million investment will bring solar-powered mini-grids to 19 communities in Nigeria’s Jigawa and Bauchi states, with the project expected to reach about 100,000 people.

All On and Energise Africa are backing the development and deployment effort, which Maskh Nigeria Limited will execute. The Nigerian company brings expertise in renewable energy, construction, engineering, electrification and procurement.

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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.

The project targets households, businesses and public institutions that lack dependable electricity. All On chief executive Caroline Eboumbou said the investment would support local enterprise, improve access to essential services and reduce dependence on traditional energy sources.

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Energy access is not simply about connecting communities to electricity; it is about creating the conditions for people and businesses to thrive.

Eboumbou said the mini-grids would extend electricity to homes, schools, health facilities and small businesses. Energise Africa chief executive Ray Coyle said UK investors were supporting clean and reliable power with lasting social, economic and environmental benefits.

Maskh operations director Qaim Mahmood said the project would strengthen the company’s capacity, create jobs and help businesses and essential services in underserved communities. The investment falls under the Demand Aggregation for Renewable Energy Technology Programme.

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