Dutse, Sept.17, 2025
Jigawa Government has established a committee to come up with a strategic framework for the deployment of clean cooking stoves and solar dryers in the state.
Mr Sagir Musa, the state Commissioner for Information made this known to newsmen on Wednesday in Dutse while speaking on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting.
Musa said the committee has the mandate to harness carbon assets for climate resilience and economic prosperity in Jigawa State.
According to him, Gov. Namadi administration’s vision for agricultural transformation and climate-smart development, gave rise to the council’s decision to establish the committee.
“The establishment of the committee followed a presentation made by Dare Carbon Limited company to the council on the deployment of a clean cooking stove for climate action, food security, and economic growth.
“The project aligns with the state’s integrated approach to climate action, by reducing deforestation, indoor air pollution and food security by promoting sustainable rice parboiling solutions,” he said.
Musa said the action supports nutrition and household resilience, economic growth through the empowerment of local enterprises and the creation of green jobs.
He said the committee will be chaired by the state Commissioner of Environment, with the Commissioner of Agriculture and that of Power and Energy as members.
Other members include the Director General Economic Empowerment, and Executive Secretary, Alternative Energy Agency.
He stressed that the council decision underscored the Namadi administration’s commitment to innovative, people-centered policies to protect the environment and improve the quality of life and economic well-being of the people of Jigawa.
Aisha Ahmed ✍ from Dutse
