Overview: A Turning Point for Nigeria’s Energy Landscape
The All On Impact Evaluation Report 2025 presents a concise, data-driven view of how the organization’s investments are reshaping Nigeria’s energy sector. By funding and accelerating off-grid and mini-grid projects, All On has helped unlock reliable electricity for communities that were previously underserved, while stimulating local economies and supporting job creation across urban and rural areas.
What the Report Highlights
Key takeaways center on access, affordability, reliability, and impact. The report documents how strategic capital, blended finance, and technical support have translated into tangible benefits for more than one million Nigerians. Through a mix of solar microgrids, mini-grids, and decentralized energy solutions, households have gained consistent power for lighting, refrigeration, and productive use-cases such as small-scale manufacturing and services.
Access and Inclusion
Expanded energy access remains the backbone of the progress documented. Communities that once endured frequent outages now experience steadier supply, enabling students to study after dusk, health clinics to operate longer hours, and small businesses to extend operating times. The report emphasizes gender-responsive strategies, with women-led enterprises gaining access to finance and training to participate in value chains around clean energy deployment.
Economic and Social Benefits
Beyond lighting, the energy projects have catalyzed employment opportunities and small business growth. Local technicians, installers, and maintenance teams have grown into sustainable careers, while beneficiaries report improvements in health, education outcomes, and overall quality of life. The evaluation traces a positive correlation between reliable energy and increased household income, as well as reduced coping costs associated with unreliable power supply.
Technology, Financing, and Local Ownership
The report delves into the tech mix powering Nigeria’s energy renaissance—comprehensive solar solutions, storage, and hybrid systems that are tailored to diverse geographies. Financing mechanisms, including blended finance models and risk-sharing facilities, have lowered barriers for project developers and customers alike. Importantly, the report highlights efforts to build local capacity and ownership, ensuring communities inherit durable, scalable energy assets rather than temporary solutions.
Projects at a Glance
Across regions, a portfolio of solar microgrids and mini-grids have added tens of megawatts of clean capacity. Projects are designed with local input, respecting environmental considerations while addressing critical power gaps. The evaluation notes improvements in reliability metrics, reduced non-technical losses, and enhanced grid integration where possible.
What This Means for Policy and Practice
Analysts read the report as evidence that targeted off-grid investments can complement national grids, accelerating universal access goals. For policymakers, the findings offer a blueprint for scalable, community-centric energy delivery. For investors, the data reinforces the viability of impact-driven financing in complex markets, combining social outcomes with enduring financial returns.
Looking Ahead: Scaling and Sustainability
All On’s 2025 impact narrative points toward broader replication, with a focus on strengthening local supply chains, expanding gender-inclusive programs, and leveraging data to optimize project selection and operation. The ultimate objective remains clear: reliable electricity that improves everyday life while fostering resilience and entrepreneurship across Nigeria.
