Lagos, March 4, 2025

Lagos State, through the Office of Climate Change and Circular Economy (OCCE), is taking the lead in the implementation of the 80 Million Clean Cookstove Project, in partnership with GreenPlinth Africa, the organization funding and facilitating the initiative. As part of this rollout, OCCE is distributing six million clean cookstoves across Lagos State, marking the first phase of implementation before expanding nationwide. 

This project is a major step forward in the state’s Leave No One Behind Initiative, ensuring that everyone, especially vulnerable communities, is included in Nigeria’s transition to clean energy. By providing these cookstoves at no cost to beneficiaries, Lagos is addressing environmental sustainability, public health, and economic empowerment, while positioning itself as a leader in climate action and circular economy integration. 

Speaking at the 80 Million Pariti Mechanism PATL Compliance Clean Cookstove Implementation Retreat, themed “Clean Cooking Access for Africa: Leave No One Behind,” Mrs. Titilayo Oshodi, Special Adviser to the Governor on Climate Change and Circular Economy, emphasized that this initiative goes beyond reducing carbon emissions, it is about protecting lives, ensuring long-term sustainability, and fostering economic empowerment. 

“For too long, millions of Nigerians especially women and children have suffered the harmful effects of indoor air pollution caused by unsafe cooking methods. This initiative is about improving the quality of lives and ensuring sustainability for future generations. Through this partnership with GreenPlinth Africa, we are ensuring that no one is left behind in the transition to clean energy,” she stated. 

Mrs Oshodi further explained that OCCE’s role is hinged on creating a sustainable ecosystem that aligns with Environmental, Economic, Social, and Governance (EESG) framework: 

– Environmental: Reducing deforestation and indoor air pollution while promoting clean energy adoption. 

– Economic: Generating green jobs through local manufacturing, distribution, and maintenance of cookstoves. 

– Social: Improving the quality of life for beneficiaries by eliminating hazardous smoke exposure and reducing time spent on inefficient cooking methods. 

– Governance: Ensuring accountability and transparency in the distribution process, with structured monitoring and impact assessment mechanisms. 

“We are not just distributing stoves; we are building a climate-resilient economy where sustainability translates into real economic value. Lagos is leading by example, showing that climate action can drive financial inclusion, job creation, and better health outcomes for millions,” Mrs. Oshodi added. 

Beyond the immediate environmental and health benefits, OCCE is ensuring that the initiative integrates circular economy principles by managing the waste-to-value chain, ensuring that biomass residues and other materials from the clean cooking process are processed for reuse. 

As the 80 Million Clean Cookstove Project progresses, OCCE remains committed to driving innovation, climate resilience, and financial sustainability, setting a precedent for other subnational governments across Africa. Most importantly, through Leave No One Behind, the office is ensuring that every community is part of the clean energy transition, making sure that climate solutions are accessible to all, regardless of social or economic status.  

For further inquiries, please contact: 

Office of Climate Change and Circular Economy 

  [info@occelagos.org] or [https:/occelagos.org/]