All On and Energize Africa have committed a combined $4 million to the development and deployment of solar-powered mini-grids in 19 communities across Jigawa and Bauchi states.
The project will be executed by Maskh Nigeria Limited, an indigenous company involved in renewable energy, engineering, construction and electrification services.
The investors said the mini-grids were expected to provide more reliable and affordable electricity to households, businesses and public institutions that currently lack dependable power.
The project is being financed under the Demand Aggregation for Renewable Energy Technology programme.
It is expected to reach close to 100,000 people.
All On Chief Executive Caroline Eboumbou said decentralized electricity infrastructure could help stimulate economic and social activity in areas where grid access remained weak.
She said the mini-grids would support homes, schools, health facilities and small businesses while creating opportunities for productive use of electricity.
The investment is also expected to reduce dependence on more expensive or polluting alternatives such as diesel and petrol generators.
Energise Africa Chief Executive Ray Coyle said the financing demonstrated how international investors could support clean energy expansion while generating social and economic impact.
Maskh Nigeria Operations Director Qaim Mahmood said the project would strengthen the company’s capacity, create jobs and improve access to electricity in underserved communities.
The Rural Electrification Agency is also involved in the broader partnership framework.
The project forms part of a growing shift toward off-grid and mini-grid solutions in communities where extending conventional distribution infrastructure remains difficult or commercially unattractive.
