The Ghanaian oil marketing company NOVA, under the CH Group, has made significant strides in promoting green energy by donating clean cooking stoves to food businesses in Weta, Volta Region.
The initiative aims to reduce carbon emissions and support sustainable cooking practices in local communities.
During the donation event at NOVA’s Weta fuel station, Managing Director Kwasi Zigah highlighted the company’s commitment to Ghana’s 2024 carbon neutrality goal. Mr. Zigah noted that by shifting food vendors away from charcoal to cleaner energy, NOVA is reducing greenhouse gas emissions and empowering women in rural areas.
“Charcoal is carbon-intensive, and by donating clean cooking stoves to commercial food operators, we are supporting local businesses and advancing green cooking,” he stated.
NOVA also announced a cylinder exchange program, allowing customers to swap old cylinders for new ones, paying only for the gas. Additionally, NOVA offers home gas delivery and promises competitive fuel prices, backed by CH Group’s fuel import, storage, and transport operations in Ghana.
Beneficiaries of the clean stoves expressed their gratitude. Ms. Mary Poasiegah, speaking on their behalf, said, “We are very grateful to NOVA for this donation. These stoves would have been expensive if we bought them ourselves.”
With ten fuel stations across Ghana, NOVA plans to expand its clean cooking initiative to more locations, supporting both green energy and local businesses.
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