The Federal Capital Territory expanded its clean cooking programme to 10,000 households, distributing gas cylinders, burners, and refill vouchers through a partnership with IHS Nigeria. The initiative reduces indoor air pollution and health risks from traditional biomass cooking in underserved communities.
Premium Times Nigeria · Friday, 3 July 2026
This was announced on Thursday during the programme’s final rollout in Bwari Area Council, where beneficiaries received gas cylinders, burners and refill vouchers through a partnership between the FCTA and IHS Nigeria. The post FCT expands clean cooking initiative, reaches 10,000 households appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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