The Federal Government has set an ambitious target to transition five million Nigerian homes to clean cooking by the year 2030 through its Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) penetration initiative. This was disclosed by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, during the ongoing Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition hosted by the Society of Petroleum Engineers in Lagos.
Ekpo revealed that the initiative involves the nationwide distribution of free gas cylinders, a programme already rolled out across all six geopolitical zones, except the South-East. According to him, the clean cooking initiative is focused on empowering women and youth, reducing health risks associated with traditional cooking methods, and promoting the use of environmentally friendly energy sources.
He emphasized that gas has been placed at the centre of Nigeria’s energy transition strategy by President Bola Tinubu, who views natural gas as a key driver of industrialisation, job creation, and access to clean, affordable energy. Ekpo reiterated that the LPG penetration programme is critical to reducing Nigeria’s reliance on biomass and ensuring a healthier, more sustainable future for millions of households.
