NASENI, German Firm Design Smokeless Stoves To Promote UN Agenda

To promote the United Nations (UN) clean energy agenda, the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has collaborated with a German firm, Atmosfair Germany, to design and manufacture smokeless stoves for use in Nigeria.

The partnership between the two organisations was disclosed yesterday by NASENI executive vice chairman and chief executive Prof. Mohammad Sani Haruna.

He said the distribution of the efficient stoves and wonder-cooking pots had been approved for all the geo-political zones by President Muhammadu Buhari.

Haruna appealed to state governments to patronise the innovation for the benefit of all Nigerians.

The NASENI boss made the clarifications yesterday at the Government House, Lafia, Nasarawa State during the distribution of 800 units of Save 80 Efficient Smokeless Stoves to the poor.

He said Buhari had also approved the installation of 6,000 solar home systems in the residences of the less privileged in all local government areas and electoral wards of the state.

Haruna said, “The distribution of these efficient stoves and wonder-cooking pots have been approved for all the geo-political zones of the country by President Muhammadu Buhari but launched from Nasarawa State due to the unique position of the state. The people of the state have every reason to remain indebted to His Excellency even after his administration.

“The collaboration of NASENI with the German organization, the Atmosfair has far reaching positive impact and advantages which include facilitation and realisation of United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) No. 7, on ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and clean energy for all.

“This innovation is used as a vehicle for achieving Nigeria’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) target on emission reduction by year 2030.

“The distribution of smokeless but efficient stoves to all the six geopolitical zones of the country as approved; is a Corporate Social Responsibility (CRS) which will improve NASENI’s Eco friendliness and carbon footprint, a positive contribution to climate change and a service to humanity.”

He said the commercial production of the smokeless stoves will soon begin in Kano and in Agada, near Sabon Gari, Keffi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.

He added, “The commercial production of Save 80 efficient stoves is commercially viable and a revenue generating source for NASENI – the Federal Government of Nigeria.

“There is eighty percent (80 percent) saving in cooking time and cooking energy (fuel) compared with cooking gas, electricity; and fuel wood options. vi. It is healthy, smokeless cooking, convenient, hygienic, and safe operation; ruling out hazards of fire and cooking gas accidents.

“I am happy to announce that NASENI is in collaboration with a private company called To Be Connected Nigeria have taken a lease of a warehouse in Agada, near Sabon Gari, Keffi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State and is establishing manufacturing plant of Save 80 of which installation has already commenced.

“The production will be simultaneous with a plant already installed in Kano where assembling of these products has begun.

“The Bricket used as fuel is a product of NASENI from our institutes in Enugu and Minna; hence creating thousands of employment.”

He appealed to state governments to embrace the innovations by patronizing the smokeless stoves and wonder cooking pots.

“May I conclude with an appeal to state governments across the country, members of state and national assembly, Local and International NGOs and indeed MDAs to patronize these innovations for the benefit of our teeming populace and the country,” he added.

He explained how Nasarawa State will benefit from the innovations with  the initial 800 units of stoves.

He said, “Eight Hundred (800) units of Save 80 Efficient Smokeless Stoves designed and manufactured by National Agency Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) in collaboration with a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), the Atmosfair of Germany as approved for Nasarawa State by President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR, the President of Federal Republic of Nigeria who doubles as Chairman of NASENI Government Board.

“No fewer than 400 units have already been distributed to needy women of Nasarawa West. Today’s event is for Nasarawa North and South 2 Senatorial zones and is anchored with active support and in collaboration with Nasarawa State Government under the able leadership of Governor A. A. Sule, a continuation of implementation of NASENI’s agreement with the state government initiated by His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Tanko Al-Makura when he was the Governor as far back as 2012.”

Haruna said the agency will soon install 6,000 Solar Home Systems in the residences of the less privileged in the state.

He said, “Among the social intervention of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration to the people of Nasarawa State particularly the less privileged is the installation of Six Thousand (6,000) solar homes systems in the residences of those that need them most; in all local governments and electoral wards of the state.”