As part of its efforts towards ensuring sustainable development and environmental conservation, the Federal Government, through the National Council on Climate Change, has endorsed a revolutionary initiative aimed at addressing the global climate crisis, environmental challenges and improving livelihoods across the nation.
Under the auspices of Greenplinth Africa Limited, in collaboration with strategic partners, an ambitious Article 6.4 project has been launched to distribute 80 million free clean cookstoves to households throughout Nigeria.
The initiative, the largest single clean cooking systems project in the world, marks a significant step in combating the adverse health and environmental impacts associated with traditional cooking methods, such as indoor air pollution and deforestation.
The provision of clean cookstoves is set to transform the lives of millions of Nigerians, particularly women and children, who are disproportionately affected by the harmful effects of traditional cooking practices. The adoption of clean and efficient cookstoves by households will lead to improved indoor air quality, reduce respiratory illnesses, and largely contribute to mitigating climate change through lower carbon emissions.
In a statement by the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Greenplinth Africa, Dr. Olawale Akinwumi, the Director General of the National Council on Climate Change, Dr Salisu Dahiru, recently issued a formal letter of endorsement for the Improved And Efficient Cooking Energy Solution For Nigeria, a Programmatic Article 6.4 Project.
