The wife of Lagos State Governor, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has stressed the need to embrace clean cooking initiatives to drive a cleaner environment.
The programme got underway through the Boy Child Empowerment Workshop, which equipped boys in schools with essential life skills under the theme: ‘Empowering the Boy Child to be a Well-Rounded Individual for the Future.’
The project attracted Corporate backing with IBILE Oil and Gas Corporation (IOGC), Lagos State’s commercial oil and gas entity focused on ensuring energy security along the energy value chain, supporting the initiative with clean cooking solutions, and promoting gas for cooking at the workshop’s culinary skills segment.
Speaking at the event, the First Lady of Lagos State, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, emphasised the importance of clean cooking solutions: “Our commitment to raising well-rounded young men includes equipping them with practical skills while teaching them about healthier lifestyle choices. By introducing these young boys to clean cooking with gas, we’re teaching culinary skills and demonstrating how cleaner energy improves health by reducing indoor air pollution, enhances safety by eliminating fire hazards, and protects our environment by lowering carbon emissions.
‘’This workshop represents our investment in our children’s future and our state’s sustainability. We deeply appreciate IOGC’s partnership, which has made this valuable learning experience possible.”
Mrs Abiola Ibine, Team Lead, Sustainability, representing the Managing Director of IBILE Oil and Gas Corporation, Ms Doyin Akinyanju, reinforced IOGC’s commitment to clean energy advocacy.
“At IBILE Oil and Gas, we recognise the importance of introducing young minds to clean energy solutions early. Our support for this competition is not just about providing resources but advocating for a safer and healthier future for Nigerians.
‘’With millions of deaths globally attributed to household air pollution caused by traditional cooking fuels like firewood and charcoal, it is important that we continue to promote the adoption of gas as a cleaner and more sustainable alternative,” she said.
