An NGO, Bridge That Gap Hope for Africa Initiative (BTG), has distributed energy-efficient cookstoves to women in climate-impacted areas of Kaduna State to promote clean energy use and climate resilience.
The intervention covered communities in Chikun, Zaria, and Zangon Kataf Local Government Areas as part of activities marking the 2026 International Women’s Day.
The initiative was implemented under the Women Empowerment and Climate Resilient Initiative (WECRI), supported by the Partnership for Agile Governance and Climate Engagement (PACE) programme.
Gloria Bulus, BTG Executive Director, said in a statement on Friday that the project seeks to address desertification, promote energy-efficient technologies, and support inclusive environmental governance.
Bulus said women and vulnerable groups were prioritised because they are often the most affected by climate change while playing key roles in household energy management and community adaptation.
According to her, the clean cookstoves will reduce indoor air pollution, lower household energy costs, and cut charcoal consumption by more than 50 per cent.
She added that the technology would also reduce tree felling and help curb deforestation in affected communities.
Bulus noted that many women and girls spend long hours sourcing firewood, exposing them to health and environmental risks.
She explained that the intervention would ease that burden, allowing women to devote more time to productive and income-generating activities.
The organisation said the initiative aligns with the 2026 International Women’s Day theme, “Give to Gain,” which highlights the value of investing in women for stronger communities and environmental sustainability.
