LATEST UPDATE:
FG To Replace Use Of Candles, Kerosene With Solar Energy Lamps
THE Federal Government will replace the use of
domestic candles and kerosene lanterns in most
Nigerian homes next year with “clean” solar
energy lamps.
Minister for Environment, Laurentia Mallam, who
disclosed this in Abuja when senior officials of
the Total Group paid her a courtesy visit in her
office stated that the “archaic” household beams
would be replaced in 12 months with “Clean
Solar Energy Lamps that are more
environmentally and ozone-friendly.”
She said that the Solar lamps offer a credible
solution to clean and renewable energy that were
favourable to global requirements for positive
actions against climate change.
She noted that the candles and lamp phase-out
process would not come by way of legislation but
through the introduction of “a superior product.”
Mallam assured that the new Solar energy lamp
technology would be distributed by the Total
Group at affordable prices especially to the rural
poor.
The minister expressed concern on
environmental hazards and avoidable deaths
from fire outbreaks caused by the use of candles
and kerosene lanterns.
She explained that the switch would slash the
price of kerosene and possibly eliminate the use
of candles in Nigeria, thereby improving the
position of the country on the list of ozone-
friendly nations in line with the transformation
agenda of President Goodluck Jonathan.
Vice President of Total Group, Allen Schapeaux
said the solar alternative had been introduced to
other developing countries including Kenya,
Indonesia and Pakistan and that the organisation
intends to establish a production plant soon in
Nigeria for the entire West African market.
The minister said synergy with other ministries
including Trade and Investment, Finance, Health
and Education would ensure success of the Solar
initiative.
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