The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has concluded a training program aimed at empowering 70 women in three Northeast Nigerian states with skills in fuel-efficient cooking and nutrition.
Speaking at the end of the three-day workshop in Yola, FAO’s Horticulture and Gardening Expert, Dr. Emon Parmaina, emphasized that the initiative is designed to enhance agro-business while minimizing environmental risks.
“Women often bear the burden of collecting firewood, which poses dangers and contributes to deforestation. This training equips them with safer, energy-saving cooking methods that use less fuel and reduce harmful emissions,” said Dr. Parmaina.
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One of the trainees, Mrs. Zainab Hassan, expressed gratitude to FAO for introducing healthier cooking techniques. “I’ve learned how to prepare locally nutritious meals that promote well-being. With these new techniques, we can cook efficiently and live healthier,” she stated.
The initiative underscores FAO’s commitment to promoting agro-business growth and environmental sustainability in vulnerable communities across the Northeast.
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