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NIGCOMSAT said in a statement obtained on Saturday that those credits could then be sold on the global carbon market, providing a new source of income for farmers while promoting a cleaner environment.

By providing connectivity to rural farms, NIGCOMSAT enables farmers to access global carbon markets and benefit from their sustainable practices.

According to the NIGCOMSAT CEO, Jane Egerton-Idehen, carbon credits help reduce carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases by allowing companies, organisations, or countries to purchase credits representing a reduction or removal of one tonne of CO2 (carbon dioxide) equivalent from the atmosphere.

“Our carbon credit initiative is a crucial step towards addressing climate change in Nigeria. By empowering farmers to adopt sustainable practices, we can significantly reduce carbon emissions and create a more sustainable future.”

However, Egerton-Idehen acknowledged that the concept had sparked debate about its effectiveness.

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