
The Federal Capital Territory administration (FCTA) is working to discourage the use of firewood for cooking in Abuja by distributing 10,000 gas cylinders to residents. This initiative is part of FCTA's efforts to promote a zero tolerance policy towards burning firewood in the Capital city, according to ThisDay Live.
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