In Nigeria, Voice of Nigeria reported that the country’s Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Technology, in partnership with Montserrado Investments Limited and the Federal Institute of Industrial Research Oshodi (FIIRO), has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) to establish a cassava-based ethanol plant in Ekiti State.
The Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, said that the initiative underscores the Ministry’s commitment to advancing Nigeria’s bio-energy value chain and promoting sustainable development, the report stated.
“This agreement is a testament to our collective efforts to support the Nigerian government’s commitment to transitioning to clean cooking fuel. By facilitating the production and use of ethanol derived from cassava, we are taking a vital step towards reducing our reliance on fossil fuels and embracing renewable energy sources,” he said.
The Minister added that through the development of a domestic ethanol production industry, Nigeria will reduce its reliance on imported cooking fuels and, in turn, safeguard its economy against global market fluctuations, the report added.
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Tags: cassava, ethanol, Nigeria
Category: Policy
