FG, Lagos to distribute 8m cookstoves to vulnerable households
By Adeola Ogunrinde
Lagos State is set to become the launchpad for a major clean energy initiative as the Federal Government, in partnership with the Lagos State Government and GreenPlinth Africa, begins distributing eight million clean cookstoves to vulnerable households. The distribution will commence on June 25, 2025, in Makoko.
This effort is part of the broader 80 Million Clean Cookstoves Project, a nationwide campaign aimed at reducing carbon emissions, curbing deforestation, and improving health outcomes, particularly for women and children.
The project, spearheaded by the Lagos State Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget in collaboration with the Office of Climate Change and Circular Economy (OCCE), is the largest clean cooking initiative in the world. It will deploy 80 million energy-efficient stoves across Nigeria.
Speaking at the inauguration of the state and national working team in Alausa, Lagos Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Ope George, emphasized the far-reaching impact of the initiative.
“The 80 Million Clean Cookstoves initiative represents a transformational opportunity to improve the lives of millions, especially women and children, by promoting clean energy access, reducing harmful air pollution, and curbing deforestation in vulnerable communities,” he said.
George added that the initiative would yield environmental and health benefits while also serving as an economic driver by creating over 35 million green jobs nationwide. Under the plan, all 57 local government areas and local council development areas in Lagos will receive annual allocations of ₦1 billion each to support green development.
Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Climate Change and Circular Economy, Mrs. Titilayo Oshodi, described the project as a “historic and game-changing initiative” that positions Nigeria as a global leader in climate action through the UNFCCC’s Article 6.4ER compliance carbon markets.
She noted that Lagos would anchor the initiative, leading the deployment of the first six million stoves before expanding to other regions. The stoves are designed to use agricultural waste materials such as corn husks and sawdust, offering a sustainable alternative to firewood.
