Abuja, Nigeria – The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revealed that a staggering 67.8% of Nigerian households depend on firewood as their primary energy source, according to the Nigeria Residential Energy Demand-Side Survey (NREDSS) 2024.
Key Findings:
- 41% of households purchase fuelwood
- 39% cut or collect fuelwood
- 18.9% use alternative methods (barter, gift, borrowing)
- 22% use charcoal
- 19.4% use Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
- 58% of households connected to national grid
Expert Recommendations:
To mitigate environmental issues, the NBS suggests:
1. Promoting re-planting of trees
2. Encouraging clean energy sources (LPG, wind, solar)
3. Establishing more LPG stations
4. Local production of gas cylinders
Survey Details:
The NREDSS 2024 covered nine states across six geopolitical zones, interviewing 8,100 households.
Implications:
The report highlights Nigeria’s energy challenges, emphasizing the need for sustainable solutions to reduce environmental impact and improve energy access.
Source: National Bureau of Statistics (NBS)