Benue State to Launch Two Million Clean Cookstoves

Benue State has entered into a memorandum of agreement with Greenplinth Africa to deploy two million clean cookstoves across the state. This initiative is part of a broader effort to advance climate action and reduce dependence on firewood.

Dr. Daniel Mailumo, Director General of the Benue State Council on Climate Change, described the partnership as a strategic intervention aimed at cutting emissions and improving livelihoods, aligning with the state’s net-zero emissions ambitions.

The deployment of clean cookstoves will particularly benefit rural women, who will no longer rely on firewood, and will help protect the environment. Babatunde Aina, Deputy Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer of Greenplinth Africa, noted that the agreement positions Benue among the first states to benefit from carbon credit initiatives linked to clean cookstove projects.

Beneficiaries will receive two clean cookstoves, stainless steel pots, and monthly financial incentives, alongside health insurance coverage for families. The initiative aims to convert agricultural waste into economic value while addressing deforestation and indoor air pollution.