03Projects
Waste-to-Wealth Project
Transforming agricultural waste into clean energy through briquette production, empowering 24,000 beneficiaries in Niger and Kogi States.
Clean Energy & Women Empowerment
The Waste-to-Wealth intervention, implemented under the ASAP-funded IFAD-VCDP programme, represents a transformative approach to clean energy access and women's economic empowerment in Nigeria. This innovative project enhances resilience among 24,000 beneficiaries across Niger State (18,710 beneficiaries) and Kogi State (5,290 beneficiaries).
At its core, the project deploys briquette production machines and cassava peel pelletizing units to rural women's cooperatives, transforming agricultural waste into valuable clean energy products. This approach addresses multiple challenges simultaneously: waste management, energy access, women's empowerment, and climate change mitigation.
The initiative provides comprehensive technical training to cooperative members, with over 50% of beneficiaries being women. Training covers machine operation, briquette production techniques, quality control, packaging, and marketing strategies. This holistic approach ensures that beneficiaries can establish sustainable clean energy enterprises.
By establishing functional production hubs in rural communities, the project creates affordable alternatives to traditional charcoal and firewood for households. This transition to clean energy significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions through avoided open burning of agricultural waste and decreased pressure on forests from firewood collection.
Figures
Figures as published by the programme, not yet verified against a report.
- 24,000BeneficiariesPeople empowered across two states
- 50%+WomenFemale participation in cooperatives
- 2 StatesCoverageNiger (18,710) & Kogi (5,290)
- 100%Clean EnergyAlternative to charcoal & firewood
Key Achievements
- Successful delivery and installation of briquette machines across multiple communities
- Installation of cassava peel pelletizing units in rural women cooperatives
- Training of over 12,000 women (50%+ of beneficiaries) in production techniques
- Establishment of functional production hubs in Niger and Kogi States
- Creation of clean energy enterprises providing affordable fuel alternatives
- Reduction in GHG emissions through waste valorization and avoided burning
- Development of packaging and marketing capabilities for cooperative members
- Empowerment of women's groups with new entrepreneurship opportunities
Regional Implementation
Niger State
Kogi State
Environmental Impact
GHG Reduction
Avoided emissions from open burning and deforestation
Clean Fuel
Affordable alternative to charcoal and firewood
Waste Valorization
Agricultural waste transformed into energy products
Benefits
Clean Energy Production
Transforming agricultural waste into affordable briquettes and cassava peel pellets, providing households with sustainable alternatives to traditional charcoal and firewood.
Women Empowerment
Over 50% of beneficiaries are women, receiving technical training, equipment, and support to establish clean energy enterprises and new income streams.
Emissions Reduction
Significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions through avoided open burning of agricultural waste and decreased deforestation from firewood collection.
Skills Development
Comprehensive training in machine operation, briquette production, packaging, marketing, and entrepreneurship for sustainable livelihoods.
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Scale Clean Energy Access
Partner with us to expand waste-to-wealth initiatives, empower more women's cooperatives, and accelerate the transition to clean energy in rural Nigeria. Together, we can transform agricultural waste into sustainable livelihoods.