
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and IHS Nigeria have distributed 10,000 liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders to households in Abuja. This initiative aims to improve air quality and reduce the incidence of respiratory diseases among residents.
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