Greenhouse emissions: NEWMAP distributes 27,000 energy-saving bulbs to Anambra communities

Anambra State Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP) yesterday said it had procured 27,000 units of energy-saving bulbs for distribution in Anambra Communities.

The Project Coordinator, Michael Ivenso, while presenting the items to the Abagana community in Njikokka Local Government

Area of the state disclosed that the bulbs would help in reducing greenhouse emissions in the communities.

"About 27,000 units of energy-saving bulbs have been procured by the project for distribution across erosion communities in Anambra State.

“The energy-saving bulbs use significantly less power to produce the same luminous capacity compared to traditional bulbs thereby reducing greenhouse emissions, which is a crucial element in the fight against global warming and climate change impact” he said.

NEWMAP also flagged off the distribution of seedlings to communities for the year's farming season.

The project coordinator who was represented by the Communication Officer of the Project, Emeka Achebe said that about 34 communities in the state would benefit from the donations.

Speaking on the seedlings, the Natural Resources Specialist, Mr. Emenike Ajulufo explained that the seedlings were made up of some socioeconomic trees of local species, which were carefully chosen to help regenerate forest and green environment around erosion-prone communities in the State.

Receiving the items on behalf of the community, the Traditional Ruler of Abagana, His Royal Highness Igwe Mbamali Okeke commended the state government for the kind gesture, saying that NEWMAP has been rolling out different innovative measures in erosion control.