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– Nigeria accelerates HCFC phase-out under Montreal Protocol
– Government pushes for ozone-friendly manufacturing policies
– Stage-Three HCFC elimination drives clean cooling and green jobs
Nigeria is advancing its environmental leadership by reaffirming its commitment to eliminating ozone-depleting substances (ODS) under the Montreal Protocol. Speaking during the commissioning of an ozone- and climate-friendly air conditioner production line in Lagos, Minister of State for Environment, Dr. Iziaq Salako, confirmed that Nigeria is implementing the Hydrochlorofluorocarbon Phase-Out Management Plan (HPMP)—with the goal of completely phasing out its 2010 baseline HCFC consumption by 2040. The country has already achieved a 67.5% reduction target for HCFCs by 2025, signaling swift progress under Stage Three of the initiative.
Aligned with the government’s Renewed Hope Agenda and domestic-skills development strategies, the project supports local manufacturing of ozone-friendly, low-global-warming-potential air conditioners, creating jobs and boosting exports while promoting sustainable production. This project, backed by UNIDO’s Multilateral Fund, underscores Nigeria’s proactive stance in transitioning towards greener technologies in refrigeration and air conditioning.
