The Kano State Government has started distributing 3,400 clean cooking stoves to vulnerable women in the state. The stoves were donated by the Federal Ministry of Environment. The state’s Commissioner for Environment, Water and Climate Change, Dr Dahir Hashim, inaugurated the distribution on Monday in Kano. This initiative aims to reduce the health risks associated with traditional cooking methods.
According to Dr Hashim, about 800 clean cooking stoves have already been distributed to vulnerable women across the state. These stoves are part of the 3,400 allocated to Kano by the Federal Ministry of Environment. The commissioner expressed appreciation for the federal government's efforts in this initiative. He also commended the state governor, Abba Yusuf, for his support.
The state governor, Abba Yusuf, has supported each of the 800 beneficiaries with N25,000 to boost their small businesses. This financial support is expected to help the beneficiaries sustain themselves and grow their businesses. The intervention aligns with the government’s broader mission of cutting down emissions to the barest minimum.
For years, women in Kano have endured severe health hazards from inhaling toxic firewood smoke. This exposure is equivalent to smoking multiple packs of cigarettes daily. The new stoves are expected to drastically reduce these risks and protect the women from respiratory diseases. The initiative is a significant step towards mitigating the impact of climate change.
Dr Hashim noted that the distribution of clean cooking stoves is part of a larger effort to promote sustainable development. The government is also committed to the solarisation of street lights and many of the Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). This move is expected to reduce the state's carbon footprint.
The commissioner urged the beneficiaries to make judicious use of the items given to them. He expressed appreciation to the state governor for his visionary leadership in combating climate change and empowering grassroots communities. The beneficiaries have been encouraged to use the stoves to improve their livelihoods.
The distribution of clean cooking stoves to vulnerable women in Kano is a significant initiative aimed at promoting sustainable development and reducing the impact of climate change. The Federal Ministry of Environment has taken a proactive step in addressing the health and environmental challenges faced by women in the state. The state government has also demonstrated its commitment to empowering grassroots communities.
Key points
- The Kano State Government has distributed 3,400 clean cooking stoves to vulnerable women in the state.
- The initiative aims to reduce the health risks associated with traditional cooking methods and promote sustainable development.
- The state governor, Abba Yusuf, has supported each of the 800 beneficiaries with N25,000 to boost their small businesses.
