Australia partners group to provide clean cook stoves to IDPs

The Australian High Commission, in partnership with the International Centre for Energy, Environment and Development (ICEED), has provided institutional clean cook stoves to Internally Displaced Persons in Malkohi and Fufore camps in Adamawa State.  A statement signed by the ICEED Communication Officer, Adewale Ajibade, said this is the second time in two years that the […]

The Australian High Commission, in partnership with the International Centre for Energy, Environment and Development (ICEED), has provided institutional clean cook stoves to Internally Displaced Persons in Malkohi and Fufore camps in Adamawa State. 

A statement signed by the ICEED Communication Officer, Adewale Ajibade, said this is the second time in two years that the high commission is providing the much needed support in expanding access to safe fuels and energy for IDPs in the state.  

“This initiative has built the capacity of over 200 IDPs, including women and youths, in the state on efficient household and institutional wood stoves production, installation and sales,” he said. 

The Executive Director of ICEED, Ewah Eleri, said, “This project seeks to fill a gap in the humanitarian response in Nigeria. Typical IDP camps are characterized by lack of opportunities for employment and meaningful livelihood.” 

He said the situation contributes to youth restiveness and tension.  He said adopting alternative fuels and energy technologies can create jobs for IDPs, especially women and youths. The use of these stoves also reduces the health risks of indoor air pollution faced by cooks.

According to the statement, the stoves, produced using locally sourced raw materials, significantly reduce emissions of harmful gases and firewood consumption which is reduced by about 60% thus making very significant saving on cost of cooking fuel. 

This is in addition to improving efficiency in firewood usage and thereby contributing to addressing climate change, he also stated.