The Federal Government has said it is advancing Nigeria’s Green Initiative in its effort to create more jobs.

The Federal Ministry of Environment made this known in a statement issued yesterday, stressing that the initiative will focus on job creation, youth employment and economic development in line with President BOLA TINUBU’s vision.

According to the statement, the ministry, led by BALARABE ABBAS LAWAL, also hopes to use the project to impact the lives of the people positively   throughout the county.

The statement highlights that by empowering local producers and educating young people in the creation of clean cookstoves, the National Clean Cooking Policy is expected to reduce emissions, improve health, and create millions of jobs by 2024.

From solar-powered streetlights to Waste-to-Energy projects, the Ministry of Environment added that it is driving a low-carbon future, stressing that the upcoming projects like solar plants for federal institutions will ensure that every Nigerian citizen benefits from a greener and prosperous future.