The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) is taking decisive steps to eliminate the use of firewood for cooking, a practice that poses significant health and environmental risks. In collaboration with the International Health Services (IHS), the FCTA plans to distribute 10,000 gas cylinders to residents, promoting cleaner and safer cooking alternatives.
This initiative comes against the backdrop of increasing concerns over air quality and deforestation linked to firewood usage. The FCTA has recognized that reliance on traditional cooking methods not only contributes to health hazards but also hampers the city’s goal of becoming more sustainable. Onyebuchi Ezigbo, a spokesperson for the FCTA, stated, "We are committed to ensuring that every household has access to clean cooking solutions to protect our environment and the health of our citizens."
As the FCTA pushes forward with this program, it underscores the necessity of transitioning to cleaner energy sources in urban areas. The success of this initiative could serve as a model for similar efforts across Nigeria, potentially leading to a significant reduction in pollution and improved public health outcomes.
