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Lagos Partners GreenPlinth to Distribute 8 Million Clean Cookstoves

By Achimi muktar 

In a groundbreaking move to combat climate change and protect public health, the Lagos State Government is rolling out a staggering eight million clean cookstoves across vulnerable communities — a bold initiative poised to transform kitchens, save lives, and slash emissions.

Unveiled during a high-level press briefing tagged “Clean Cookstoves Project: Lagos Leaving No One Behind” at Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, the initiative is a partnership between the Lagos Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget and GreenPlinth Africa.

Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Ope George, called the rollout a “revolutionary step” towards building a healthier and more climate-resilient Lagos. He emphasized that the mass distribution of clean cookstoves is about far more than just cooking — it’s a move that touches climate, health, livelihoods, and gender equity all at once.

“This initiative will not only reduce harmful air pollution and deforestation,” said George, “but also improve the wellbeing of women and children and unlock green jobs for millions.”

Indeed, the figures are compelling. The project is expected to:

Improve air quality in over 57 local government areas and LCDAs

Mitigate deforestation by reducing firewood dependence

Create over 35 million green jobs

Contribute to Nigeria’s participation in the UN carbon credit market

It’s part of the state’s ambitious THEMES+ agenda, which integrates environmental sustainability into every facet of governance and economic growth.

Backing the commissioner’s remarks, Mrs. Titilayo Oshodi, Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Climate Change and Circular Economy, described the initiative as “historic and game-changing.”

She revealed that the project — formally called the 80 Million Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism (PACM) Clean Cookstoves Project — is the largest cookstove programme of its kind in the world, aligning Lagos with global best practices under the UNFCCC Article 6.4 carbon crediting framework.

“We are not just improving lives,” Oshodi said. “We’re pioneering Africa’s leadership in the global carbon economy.”

The clean cookstoves initiative promises to dramatically reduce indoor air pollution — a leading cause of respiratory illness in low-income households — while also giving vulnerable communities access to more efficient, affordable, and environmentally friendly cooking alternatives.

Governor Sanwo-Olu’s administration has been widely praised for its climate-forward policies, including the launch of Africa’s first subnational carbon exchange, further cementing Lagos’ status as a beacon of innovation and sustainability.

As the state prepares for full-scale implementation, the message is clear: clean energy is no longer a luxury — it’s a necessity. And with eight million cookstoves on the way, Lagos is cooking up a cleaner, greener future for all.

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