Clean Cooking Initiative to Boost Nigeria's Economy

Titilayo Oshodi, the special adviser to the Lagos State Governor on climate change, proposed the deployment of 80 million green cookstoves across Nigeria, highlighting its potential to significantly improve public health, create jobs, and reduce carbon emissions. During a media chat at a strategic project implementation retreat organized by Greenplinth Africa Ltd, Oshodi described the initiative as part of an ambitious clean energy project.

She noted that 900 million Africans rely on traditional biomass and inefficient cooking methods, contributing to deforestation and health challenges. The pilot project conducted in Makoko, Lagos, showed a significant reduction in daily firewood consumption from an average of 10 kilograms to approximately 1.37 kilograms.

Oshodi emphasized the need for collaboration among government, investors, and local communities to ensure the initiative's success, stating that the transition cannot rely solely on government efforts. Alhaji Ibrahim Jubril, the Emir of Nasarawa, supported the adoption of clean cooking technology as a critical step toward improving public health and unlocking economic opportunities across Nigeria.