IHS Nigeria has completed its Project Breathe Clean Air Abuja initiative in partnership with the Federal Capital Territory Health Services and Environment Secretariat, delivering 10,000 liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders to households across the six Area Councils of the FCT to encourage cleaner cooking and reduce indoor air pollution.
The project concluded with a grand finale held at the Bwari Area Council Stadium, where beneficiaries in Bwari received LPG cylinders and refill vouchers, marking the final phase of a programme launched in November 2025 to promote cleaner household energy and improve public health in underserved communities.
According to Brandspur Brand News, the initiative forms part of IHS Nigeria’s sustainability agenda, combining environmental protection with improved healthcare access through strategic partnerships with government institutions and community stakeholders.
Beyond the distribution of LPG cylinders, the company said the programme also enrolled 2,000 beneficiaries into the IHS Project Clinic Without Walls (PCWOW) Health Insurance Scheme, extending the project’s impact beyond clean energy by improving access to healthcare services for vulnerable residents.
Representing the company’s Chief Executive Officer, Mohamad Darwish, Senior Vice President and Chief Corporate Services Officer, Dapo Otunla, said the project fulfilled IHS Nigeria’s commitment to supporting efforts to reduce household air pollution and improve the wellbeing of communities across the Federal Capital Territory. He noted that replacing firewood and charcoal with LPG can help lower exposure to harmful indoor smoke, particularly among women and children, while contributing to environmental sustainability.
The Mandate Secretary of the FCT Health Services and Environment Secretariat, Dr. Adedolapo Fasawe, said the initiative was developed to provide a practical alternative to traditional cooking fuels widely used in many communities. She commended IHS Nigeria for partnering with the FCT Administration to make cleaner cooking solutions more accessible, adding that the project demonstrates how collaboration between the public and private sectors can improve living conditions and public health.
Beneficiaries shared experiences of how access to LPG has made cooking safer and more convenient, while officials from the Federal Fire Service conducted demonstrations on the safe handling and use of gas cylinders to encourage responsible adoption of the cleaner energy source.
The closing ceremony attracted representatives of the FCT Administration, Area Councils, traditional institutions and community leaders, alongside members of IHS Nigeria’s leadership team, highlighting the broad stakeholder support behind the initiative.
With the successful completion of Project Breathe Clean Air Abuja, IHS Nigeria said it remains committed to supporting sustainable development initiatives that improve environmental outcomes, strengthen community resilience and expand access to healthier living conditions across Nigeria.
