Sulaiman Auwal Marshall
Atmosfair Climate & Sustainability, makers of the innovative Save 80 Energy Efficient Clean Cook Stove, has further demonstrated its commitment to sustainable community development by donating solar-powered boreholes to three local communities In Kano, Jigawa and Yobe States.
This generous initiative in collaboration with the National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW) aims to alleviate the acute shortage of clean drinking water, a pervasive issue in these areas.
The three communities include; Nayi Nawa Bukka shida, Nguru local Government Yobe state, Dan Tanoma Village, Gumel local Government Jigawa state, and Massalacin juma’a y’an garki Dakata Nasarawa local Government, Kano state.
The solar-powered boreholes are aimed at providing a reliable and eco-friendly source of clean water, mitigating the risks associated with water-borne diseases.
By addressing water scarcity, the NGO is also helping to reduce the time spent by women and children collecting water from distant sources, giving them more time for education and economic activities.
This aligns with the NGO’s mission to promote environmental sustainability, improve health, and empower local communities.
This donation exemplifies the NGO’s holistic approach to climate change mitigation and adaptation, demonstrating its dedication to creating a healthier, more resilient future for vulnerable communities.
The Director, Government Relations , Atmosfair Climates and Sustainability, Alhaji Abdurahman Bawa while speaking at the commissioning ceremony, said the donation of the solar-powered boreholes is part of the broader commitment of the company’s corporate social responsibility, focusing on sustainable development and community empowerment, stating that by harnessing solar energy, this project not only provides clean water to human beings and animals, but also promotes the use of renewable energy, aligning with global efforts to combat climate change.
According to Bawa, “At Local level, we are dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities we serve. Access to clean water is a basic human right, and we are proud to support the communities with this solar-powered borehole” he added.
Some of the community leaders in Yobe, Kano state as well as the chairman of Gumel local Government, Jigawa state Alhaji Lawan Ya’u Abdullahi expressed his elation and lauded the two agencies for their dedication to community development in the country, urging his community members to take proper care of the project and emphasized the importance of sustainable solutions for long-term benefits.
The local government chairman added that, the solar-powered borehole will make a huge difference to their daily lives, providing them with easy access to clean water.
This project is a blessing, and we thank Atmosfair Climates and Sustainability Limited and National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW) for their support and commitment to our community, Lawan added.
In his address to the communities, the Director General National Agency for the Great Green Wall represented by the Director, Forestry and Land management, Engr Ahmed Bagudo introduced a climate-friendly Cook Stove as part of efforts to curb deforestation and protect women from the health implications of over-dependence on firewood.
Engr Bagudo said: “We cook in our homes daily and the methods we use to cook affect our health as a result of smoke inhalation as well as the pollution of the environment.
In their separate remarks, Engr Orezi Emeotu, the Policy Manager, Atmosfair climate and Sustainability and Engr Abdulrasheed Ahamad Imam, sales and Business development manager for Atmosfair climates and Sustainability explained that although the Cook stove is a product of Atmosfair, a non-profit organization that actively contributes to CO2 mitigation by promoting, developing and financing renewable energies, it is being produced by a Nigerian subsidiary of the company, Atmosfair Climate and Sustainability Limited.
