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Experts Caution Nigerians Against Abandoning Cooking Gas for Firewood

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Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 03:05 PM

Written by Brenda Izu

Experts Caution Nigerians Against Abandoning Cooking Gas for Firewood

Many Nigerians have resorted to using firewoods due to the recent hike in Liquefied Petroleum Gas popularly known as gas and the economic hardship currently eating deep the country.

Due to this recent trend, experts have cautioned against it's usage owning to it's health risk.

Researchers and climate change advocates sounded the alarm at a recent programme in Abuja, Nigeria, where they gathered to explore ways to maximize energy transition opportunities in the country.

Their concern is timely, given the recent price surge of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), also known as cooking gas, from N1,350 to N1,500 per kilogram.

Recall that prices of cooking gas peaked at N1,500/kg in some retail outlets in Ogun and Lagos States as of Sunday with the average price for refilling a 12.5kg cylinder of cooking gas in Abuja rising by 41.6 per cent to N17,000 in different areas.

This price hike is particularly worrisome, especially considering Nigeria's already vulnerable economic landscape.

The Hike is coming when the country is still reeling from the impact of the government's removal of fuel subsidies, which has led to soaring fuel costs, with petrol now exceeding N1,000 per liter in major cities.

The expert warns that this trend could exacerbate food insecurity, as many Nigerians struggle to afford basic necessities.

Amara Nwamkpa, Director for Partnership and Development, Shehu Yar’Adua Foundation, while responding, cautioned Nigerians against hastily switching to firewood due to the recent cooking gas price hike.

According to Nwamkpa, The health risks associated with firewood smoke exposure are significant, and people are to consider the long-term consequences. I

Amara however, suggested exploring renewable energy and clean cooking options, which align with the global shift towards energy transition driven by climate change concerns.

The researcher added that at a time when the world is aiming toward an energy transition occasioned by climate change, Nigerians should start considering the option of renewable energy and clean cooking.

He said, “The transition to clean cooking is not an attempt to completely eliminate firewood but to reduce the exposure and inhalation of smoke in the process of its use. These are some of the things that cause respiratory diseases and 40 per cent of the pneumonia cases we are having in the country.

"There are several versions of this clean cooking (stoves) that still use firewood. The good thing about it is that it uses less wood. This involves rudimentary technology because clean cooking is all about insulation and the expertise of building these local ovens or stoves can even be done by local welders and artisans in the community."

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Experts Caution Nigerians Against Abandoning Cooking Gas for Firewood

Many Nigerians have resorted to using firewoods due to the recent hike in Liquefied Petroleum Gas popularly known as gas and the economic hardship currently eating deep the country.

Due to this recent trend, experts have cautioned against it's usage owning to it's health risk.

Researchers and climate change advocates sounded the alarm at a recent programme in Abuja, Nigeria, where they gathered to explore ways to maximize energy transition opportunities in the country.

Their concern is timely, given the recent price surge of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), also known as cooking gas, from N1,350 to N1,500 per kilogram.

Recall that prices of cooking gas peaked at N1,500/kg in some retail outlets in Ogun and Lagos States as of Sunday with the average price for refilling a 12.5kg cylinder of cooking gas in Abuja rising by 41.6 per cent to N17,000 in different areas.

This price hike is particularly worrisome, especially considering Nigeria's already vulnerable economic landscape.

The Hike is coming when the country is still reeling from the impact of the government's removal of fuel subsidies, which has led to soaring fuel costs, with petrol now exceeding N1,000 per liter in major cities.

The expert warns that this trend could exacerbate food insecurity, as many Nigerians struggle to afford basic necessities.

Amara Nwamkpa, Director for Partnership and Development, Shehu Yar’Adua Foundation, while responding, cautioned Nigerians against hastily switching to firewood due to the recent cooking gas price hike.

According to Nwamkpa, The health risks associated with firewood smoke exposure are significant, and people are to consider the long-term consequences. I

Amara however, suggested exploring renewable energy and clean cooking options, which align with the global shift towards energy transition driven by climate change concerns.

The researcher added that at a time when the world is aiming toward an energy transition occasioned by climate change, Nigerians should start considering the option of renewable energy and clean cooking.

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