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…Beneficiaries to  r eceive ₦10,000 Monthly for 15 Years, Free Health Insurance – GreenPlinth CEO The clean cookstove device on display at flag off Pilot distribution Lagos State g overnment has officially flagged off the pilot distribution of clean cookstoves starting with 12 beneficiaries from the Makoko community, which marks the first phase of Nigeria’s ambitious 80 Million Clean Cookstove Initiative. Held on Monday at the B.O.S Hall, LTV Complex, Alausa, Ikeja, the event represents a major milestone in the nationwide programme, which aims to improve health outcomes, promote environmental sustainability, and tackle energy poverty across all 36 states and the FCT.   Speaking at the event, the Lagos State Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Mr. Ope George, described the initiative as “the first spark of a transformative movement.”   “Lagos State has been allocated 8 million cookstoves under this national scheme, registered with the United Nations Framework Co...

  ... To begin free distribution of first 6 million stoves this month, June   The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget on Monday launched a bold new initiative – the 80 Million Credit Float Project – aimed at tackling climate change, boosting the economy, and improving lives across Nigeria.   This initiative, a partnership with GreenPlinth Africa will roll out eco-friendly loans to people and create 35 million jobs, while also improving health, especially for women and children.     The Project Advisory Board of the initiative is chaired by Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, his Niger State counterpart, Governor Mohammed Umar Bago as Deputy Chairman, supported by six Vice Chairpersons from Nigeria’s geopolitical zones and private sector,   developmental, NGO, and CSO leaders.   During the launch held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, the Secretariat in Alausa, the Commissioner ...