NEDC trains 30 youths on fabrication of climate-friendly stoves in Bauchi
By Charly Agwam - Bauchi
The NorthEast Development Commission (NEDC) has commenced training of 30 youths from 6 states of the NorthEast subregion on fabrication of climate-friendly efficient stoves and sourcing of agricultural and solid waste for fuel.
Speaking shortly after the opening ceremony in Bauchi on Monday, the NEDC Head of Environment and Natural Resources, Adamu Lawan said the week-long training for fabricators and artisans which will engage 5 people each from the respective states, would be expanded in the future.
"There are so many graduates on the streets and there are no more white collar jobs. So we at the NEDC have to think outside the box to see what we can do. This training is tagged waste to wealth. We are trying to teach them how to fabricate energy effic...