All On and Energise Africa Invest USD 4 Million in Maskh to Expand Solar Mini-Grids Across 19 Communities in Jigawa and Bauchi

The investment is being made under the Demand Aggregation for Renewable Energy Technology (DART) Programme, supporting Maskh's expansion of critical energy infrastructure in underserved communities. The project is expected to impact almost 100,000 people, while supporting local enterprise development, improving access to essential services and reducing dependence on traditional energy alternatives.

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.

This investment demonstrates the role of catalytic capital in enabling indigenous energy companies to scale solutions for underserved communities. By supporting Maskh's capacity to deploy renewable energy infrastructure at scale, All On is helping address energy access challenges while strengthening the local businesses and market infrastructure needed to advance Nigeria's off-grid energy sector.

Commenting on the investment, Caroline Eboumbou, CEO of All On, said:

“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.”

Ray Coyle, CEO of Energise Africa, said:

“Energise Africa investors are motivated above all by the impact their money can make, and their backing for the Maskh mini-grid project reflects that. By helping to bring clean, reliable power to nineteen communities across Jigawa and Bauchi States, UK investors are supporting lasting social, economic and environmental impact that will benefit thousands of people in Nigeria. We are proud to connect that commitment to change with businesses like Maskh who are delivering it on the ground.”

Qaim Mahmood, Director of Operations (Head of Renewable Energy Projects), Maskh Nigeria Limited, said:

“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, EA and the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) for their trust and partnership.”

The project marks another step towards expanding reliable clean energy access in underserved communities while demonstrating how investment in indigenous energy businesses can translate into tangible infrastructure and socio-economic impact.

About All On

All On Partnerships for Energy Access (All On), an independent impact investing company, was seeded by Shell to catalyze the growth of Nigeria’s off-grid energy market to provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy for low-income households and small businesses. All On provides debt and equity funding, as well as non-financial support, to Nigerian energy companies that align with its mission of closing Nigeria’s access-to-energy gap through renewable energy solutions.

Visit https://www.all-on.com/ to learn more. For media enquiries, contact communications@all-on.com

About Energise Africa

Energise Africa is a UK-based direct impact investment platform that enables individual investors to fund clean energy access across sub-Saharan Africa and other emerging economies. Investors can back bonds issued by clean energy companies from as little as £50, targeting returns of up to 8%, with the option to invest through an Innovative Finance ISA. Since 2017, the platform has raised more than £50 million for over 250 projects.

Energise Africa was launched as a joint venture between UK impact investment platform Ethex and Netherlands-based Lendahand and is now wholly owned by Oxford-based Ethex and operates from offices in the UK and Nairobi.

About Maskh Nigeria Limited

Maskh Nigeria Limited comprises dedicated and highly skilled professionals with extensive experience in renewable energy, construction, engineering, electrification and procurement services. With decades of industry expertise, the company has successfully delivered projects across both public and private sector organisations. www.maskh.com.ng