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FG Begins Distribution Of 1 Million Free Gas Cylinders To Promote Clean Cooking
FG Begins Distribution Of 1 Million Free Gas Cylinders To Promote Clean Cooking....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In an effort to promote clean cooking energy across the country, the Federal Government (FG) launched a program yesterday to distribute free gas cylinders. The goal is to transition at least one million homes to clean cooking gas by 2030……CONTINUE READING
This initiative, part of the ‘Decade of Gas’ program, aims to distribute 250,000 gas cylinders annually, targeting women in rural communities.
At the launch event in the Apo Resettlement area of Abuja, Ekperikpe Ekpo, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), emphasized the government’s commitment to increasing domestic gas usage. Ekpo oversaw the distribution of 1,000 gas-filled 3kg cylinders to women from the six area councils of the Federal Capital Territory, highlighting that the initiative would significantly benefit the health of women and girls who are most affected by traditional cooking fuels.
Ekpo stated, “We are not just starting a program today; we are on a mission to transform the lives of millions of Nigerians across our six geographical zones. By 2030, we aim to convert 250,000 households annually to clean cooking gas, an ambitious but achievable target.”
He added, “This program underscores our unwavering commitment to reducing the heavy reliance on solid fuels, such as firewood, kerosene, and charcoal, which have long been the primary energy sources for many households.”
Mr. Ed Ubong, the Coordinating Director of the ‘Decade of Gas’ program, noted that the initiative, funded by the private sector, would eliminate the use of wood and kerosene in homes. He explained that the program aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s theme, “Gas to Prosperity, a Renewed Hope.”
Ubong stated, “As part of the LPG grassroots program, we are dedicated to distributing over a million cooking cylinders, primarily to women in rural areas. Cooking gas is a cleaner alternative, and with Nigeria’s substantial gas resources, we will collaborate with the private sector, under the supervision of the Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), to deploy over a million cylinders, distributing about 250,000 annually across Nigeria.”
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday criticised the African Democratic Congress (ADC), accusing the opposition of misleading Nigerians over a report claiming that the country’s poverty rate has risen to 63 percent.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced plans to issue an Executive Order aimed at keeping school-age children off the streets during school hours. He also unveiled a $25 million education initiative designed to boost learning outcomes across Lagos State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The governor made the announcement on Friday during the launch of the Lagos Education Access Fund (LEAF) and the inauguration of the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB).
“I will be issuing an executive order to back this up and ensure that we are putting our money where our mouth is,” Sanwo-Olu said.
“No child should be seen outside between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., unless there is a very good reason that child is not in school.”
Sanwo-Olu explained that the LEAF initiative marks a shift from focusing solely on school enrollment to emphasizing measurable learning outcomes. He stressed that enrolling children is not enough unless it leads to improved literacy, numeracy, and consistent retention.
Through a partnership with the Education Outcomes Fund and other development partners, Lagos State will deploy $25 million in outcomes-based financing to support over 200,000 children across the state.
The programme aims to enroll more than 50,000 out-of-school children aged six to 14 into formal education through targeted community engagement and interventions that remove barriers to school attendance. It will also strengthen literacy and numeracy development for about 150,000 pupils already in school, ensuring that regular attendance translates into real learning and long-term academic success.
“This initiative is not just about funding education; it is about ensuring every investment translates into real learning, real opportunity, and measurable outcomes for our children,” the governor stated.
Sanwo-Olu noted that the programme builds on the success of Project Zero, launched in 2021 to address out-of-school children in Lagos.
“One of our most impactful initiatives in the last 10 years has been Project Zero, through which Lagos has identified, tracked, and enrolled more than 36,000 children,” he said.
The governor added that the planned executive order will strengthen efforts to reduce the number of out-of-school children and encourage greater accountability among parents, communities, and institutions responsible for ensuring that every school-age child attends school regularly.
The recent attack on Ojantele community in Apa Local Government Area of Benue State, which resulted in multiple deaths and several people reported missing, has been strongly condemned by Peter Adejoh, a leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to reports, the violence, allegedly carried out by armed herdsmen, left many dead, missing, and properties destroyed.
In a statement personally signed on Saturday, Adejoh, who is also a gubernatorial aspirant, described the attack as “an affront to humanity and an assault on the peace and security of Benue State.”
Expressing sympathy for the victims’ families, he said:
“Their grief is our collective grief, and they deserve the support of both government and society at large. Those entrusted with the protection of citizens must deploy all available resources to prevent further bloodshed, safeguard vulnerable communities, and protect hardworking farmers who feed our state and nation.”
He urged the state government to engage stakeholders in finding a lasting solution to the ongoing security challenges.
“Repeated attacks on our communities are unacceptable and reflect a failure of leadership that must be corrected immediately,” Adejoh said.
He also called for swift justice and stressed the importance of unity:
“The perpetrators of this heinous crime must be apprehended and brought to justice quickly. Benue can no longer be held hostage by violence. Our state must rise united, vigilant, and determined to end this cycle of bloodshed.”
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