
According to Punch, an adviser to Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu has emphasized that Nigeria's clean cooking initiative has the potential to enhance economic growth, generate employment opportunities, and improve public health. The initiative aims to promote cleaner cooking methods across the country.
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