Lagos starts a clean cookstove program with a monthly compensation of N10,000.
In order to improve energy availability and lessen its negative effects on the environment, Lagos State has started the clean cookstove project, promising beneficiaries a N10,000 monthly stipend for 15 years.
The federal government’s 80 Million Clean Cookstove Initiative was first implemented in the Makoko neighborhood during the pilot phase, which involved giving clean cookstoves to 12 households.
Eight million units have been allotted for direct delivery to homes in high-need regions in Lagos.
According to a statement published on the official Lagos State Government X account on Wednesday, the distribution event was organized by the Lagos State Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget and took place on Monday at the B.O.S Hall, LTV Complex, Alausa, Ikeja.
Following beneficiary documentation in July, the N10,000 monthly stipends and free healthcare through the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) will start in August, according to Mr. Olawale Akinwunmi, CEO of GreenPlinth Africa, a pan-African green solutions company spearheading the technical implementation.
One of the first recipients, Abiodun, was presented by GreenPlinth Africa, the project’s technical partner, under the direction of Mr. Olawale Akinwunmi, CEO. Abiodun had previously used the stove and attested to its speed, cleanliness, and safety.
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Additionally, Akinwunmi said that recipients would be enrolled to receive a N10,000 monthly stipend for the following 15 years. If the necessary paperwork is finished in July, they will also have access to free medical care through the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) beginning in August.
The statement emphasized that, in comparison to firewood, the cookstoves run on briquettes generated from agricultural waste, providing a cleaner and more sustainable alternative. Although Nigeria’s firewood sector is still worth N300 billion, its widespread use results in deforestation and dangerous indoor air pollution, which disproportionately impacts women and children.
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Lagos State Economic Planning and Budget Commissioner Mr. Ope George referred to the initiative as “the first spark of a transformative movement” during the event.
He was proud that Lagos is spearheading the implementation of this nationwide program, which is registered under the UNFCCC and targets communities like Makoko that are at risk from climate change and energy poverty.
George urged the pilot beneficiaries to see themselves as ambassadors, calling them agents of environmental change rather than just recipients of cooking devices.
Special Adviser to the Governor on Climate Change and Circular Economy, Mrs. Titilayo Oshodi, explained that the 12 households were chosen from an initial pool of 100 using the state’s social register, prioritising those heavily reliant on firewood or charcoal.
“This is the first official distribution under the 80 million cookstove initiative. Lagos is set to receive 8 million cookstoves, ensuring no community is left behind,” she said, emphasizing the project’s foundation in data, transparency, and community engagement.
Addressing concerns from firewood sellers, Mr. Akinwunmi reassured that the initiative aims to help them transition to selling briquettes rather than displacing their businesses.
Officials confirmed that the wider rollout will continue in phases with ongoing monitoring and community engagement to ensure the programme’s success and sustainability.
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