A simple switch from firewood is giving vulnerable women in Borno a new income, more confidence and real hope for the future.

For many vulnerable women and women living with disabilities in Borno State, Northeast Nigeria, making charcoal briquettes is changing everything. It is not just about saving money on firewood. It is about self reliance, confidence and hope, according to cbinews.tv.

Charcoal briquette production is giving these women a fresh sense of purpose. Many of them have faced conflict, displacement and a lack of job opportunities.

Now they are turning agricultural waste into eco friendly fuel that works as an alternative to traditional firewood and charcoal. Better still, it gives them a steady income.

Fatima Ibrahim, a housewife who joined the training, said the new skill has been a blessing for her family. She told reporters that learning to make briquettes reduces a lot of the burden of buying traditional charcoal and firewood.

At a briquette production centre in Maiduguri, the women work as a team. They collect, process and mould the materials into finished charcoal briquettes. The products are then sold in local markets. The money helps them support their families, pay school fees and cover household needs.

For Hassana Mohammed, a woman living with a disability, the project has been life changing. Before this, she found it hard to earn a living and mostly relied on help from others. Today, she says she can contribute financially to her household and feels much more confident about her future.

Elizabeth Sylvester, another participant, explained that the training has let her start saving. She now has plans to grow her small business.

The benefits go beyond household income. The initiative helps the environment too. Using farm waste to make briquettes cuts down reliance on firewood, which contributes to deforestation. It also recycles materials that would otherwise be thrown away.

Master trainer Bamidele Bedimami praised the programme. He said it is helping women, especially those with disabilities, become economically productive and independent. He called for more support and for similar livelihood programmes to reach more vulnerable groups across the state.

As Borno continues to recover, charcoal briquette production is proving to be a practical solution. It brings together environmental sustainability and economic empowerment. For many women, it is more than just a job. It is renewed hope and a chance to build resilient livelihoods, cbinews.tv reports.

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