Nigeria, July 3 -- The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says its Abuja Breathe Clean Air Initiative, supported by IHS Nigeria, has reached about 10,000 households across the six Area Councils, replacing firewood and charcoal with cleaner cooking gas as part of efforts to improve maternal and child health, reduce indoor air pollution and lower household energy costs.

This was announced on Thursday during the programme's final rollout in Bwari Area Council, where beneficiaries received gas cylinders, burners and refill vouchers through a partnership between the FCTA and IHS Nigeria.

Officials at the event said the initiative, introduced under the administration of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, was designed to encourage hou...