{"id":1100,"date":"2025-06-30T11:14:25","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T11:14:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eandelmagazine.com\/eandelmagazine\/?p=1100"},"modified":"2025-06-30T11:16:24","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T11:16:24","slug":"makoko-ignites-a-clean-energy-revolution-as-lagos-launches-8-million-cookstove-rollout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eandelmagazine.com\/eandelmagazine\/makoko-ignites-a-clean-energy-revolution-as-lagos-launches-8-million-cookstove-rollout\/","title":{"rendered":"Makoko ignites a Clean Energy Revolution as Lagos launches 8 Million Cookstove rollout"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Special Adviser to Governor Sanwo-Olu on Climate Change and Circular Economy, Mrs. Titilayo Oshodi addressing residents of Apollo Community in Makoko during the live demonstration on usage of the clean cookstove to launch the rollout of the 8million cookstoves project in Lagos. With her: CEO of Greenplinth Africa, Dr. Olawale Akinwunmi (left); State Coordinator, Greenplinth Africa, Alhaji Danmole (3rd left); Baale of Apollo Community, Makoko, Orioye Jephter Ogungbure (2nd right) and representative of Iyaloja of Makoko.<\/p>\n

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Makoko, a densely populated waterfront community in Lagos, has become the symbolic starting point for Nigeria\u2019s nationwide rollout of clean cookstoves, an ambitious climate and public health intervention targeting 80 million households.<\/p>\n

The initiative officially launched in Lagos on Wednesday with a live demonstration in Makoko, kicking off the distribution of approximately 8 million cookstoves allocated to the state, representing 10% of the national share.<\/p>\n

The distribution will commence across Lagos\u2019 57 local government and council development areas from June 30.<\/p>\n

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Speaking at the launch, Titilayo Oshodi, Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Climate Change and Circular Economy, explained the significance of starting in Makoko, one of Lagos\u2019 most underserved communities.<\/p>\n

\u201cMakoko is the first to benefit from this new clean energy trajectory. It\u2019s a proud moment. We\u2019re grateful to the people of Makoko for receiving us warmly,\u201d Oshodi said.<\/p>\n

\u201cAmong 80 million Nigerian households targeted for this transition, Makoko leads the way.\u201d<\/p>\n

Oshodi noted that the project had been in development since late 2024, involving consultations, stakeholder engagement, and public sensitisation.<\/p>\n

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She also disclosed that the timing of the launch was deliberately aligned with Governor Sanwo-Olu\u2019s 60th birthday, as a people-focused gesture to mark the milestone.<\/p>\n

\u201cRather than hold elaborate ceremonies, the Governor wanted a celebration that invests in people and the future \u2014 improving health, reducing pollution, and opening economic opportunities.\u201d<\/p>\n

The clean cookstoves use briquettes made from agricultural waste like sawdust and rice husk, reducing reliance on firewood and charcoal, which are both harmful to health and the environment.<\/p>\n

The stoves were showcased during a live demo session that highlighted their benefits: smokeless flames, reduced cooking time, and safer indoor air.<\/p>\n

Yahya Ahmed, Chief Operating Officer of Greenplinth Africa, the technical lead for the project, described Makoko as a strategic choice due to its socio-economic challenges and the prevalence of hazardous cooking methods.<\/p>\n

\u201cFirewood use is still common in Makoko. These briquette-fuelled stoves offer a smokeless alternative that protects families especially women from indoor air pollution,\u201d Ahmed explained.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe watched a woman cook with it this morning. No smoke, no red eyes, no coughing. This is the change we aim to scale nationwide.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Ahmed also noted the wider economic and environmental implications.<\/p>\n

With millions of stoves in use, the demand for briquettes will stimulate a new clean energy supply chain, creating jobs and boosting local economies.<\/p>\n

Importantly, the cookstoves are free to beneficiaries, made possible through a UN-backed carbon credit scheme.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis project will be registered under the UN emission reduction programme. For every ton of CO\u2082 avoided, funding will help cover stove costs,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Each recipient will also receive 50 tree seedlings, including fruit-bearing and commercial varieties, to support reforestation and sustainability. Beneficiaries are encouraged to nurture the trees, which they will own once matured.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis isn\u2019t just about stopping deforestation \u2014 we are actively restoring it,\u201d Ahmed said.
\n\u201cIn places where tree cover has been lost, this offers a lifeline for the environment.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Lagos State Government is partnering with Greenplinth Africa for technical delivery and coordination of the project.<\/p>\n

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During the demonstration, Madam Bidemi, a resident of Makoko\u2019s Apollo community, praised the stove for being cleaner, faster, and safer.<\/p>\n

The event also drew support from prominent entertainers including Daddy Showkey, Afrobeat musician Alariwo of Africa, and Nollywood actress Foluke Daramola, who engaged with residents and amplified the project\u2019s community relevance.<\/p>\n

Makoko\u2019s traditional leader, Baale Orioye Jephter Ogungbure, alongside local market leaders and Yaba CDC representatives, welcomed the initiative with open arms, describing it as long-overdue recognition of Makoko in the state\u2019s development agenda.<\/p>\n

With the successful launch in Makoko, the Lagos State Government is now poised to scale the initiative across all LGAs, positioning clean energy as a cornerstone of its broader climate resilience, public health, and economic empowerment strategies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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