- Minister Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim commended the Presidential Committee on Gas Transition for promoting clean energy.
- Both parties agreed to collaborate on advancing clean cooking technologies to improve health livelihoods, and reduce deforestation,
The Minister of Women Affairs, Hon. Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has praised the Presidential Committee on Gas Transition for its dedication to promoting clean energy solutions, particularly in the context of Nigeria’s energy transition goals. During a session with the committee, led by its chairman, Prof. Mohammed M. Ibrahim, in Abuja recently, Sulaiman-Ibrahim emphasised the importance of integrating women into these efforts.
The Minister highlighted the committee’s commendable recognition of women’s vital role in driving Nigeria’s energy transition. She assured the committee of her ministry’s readiness to collaborate with them to ensure that more women, especially those in rural areas, benefit from clean cooking initiatives. Sulaiman-Ibrahim said, “We are committed to supporting this agenda because it aligns with our mandate to improve Nigerian women’s socio-economic and health conditions. Providing access to clean cooking solutions is critical to reducing energy poverty and empowering women nationwide.”
In his remarks, Prof. Ibrahim stressed the committee’s focus on expanding access to clean energy solutions to enhance women’s health, livelihoods, and overall well-being. He pointed out the urgent need to transition Nigerian households away from traditional cooking methods, such as firewood and charcoal, contributing to harmful environmental and health consequences. Women and children are particularly vulnerable to the health risks posed by these practices, including respiratory diseases caused by prolonged exposure to toxic smoke.
“Clean cooking is not just an environmental or economic issue; it is a health and social justice issue,” Prof. Ibrahim said, underlining that Nigerian women, especially in rural communities, deserve access to safer and more sustainable cooking methods. He noted that transitioning to clean cooking technologies, such as those powered by liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and other renewable energy sources, would significantly reduce deforestation, improve household air quality, and offer economic opportunities for women in the clean energy sector.
The Minister and the committee agreed that collaborative efforts are necessary to accelerate the adoption of clean cooking technologies across Nigeria. They also emphasised the importance of raising awareness about the health and economic benefits of clean energy solutions for women and their families. This partnership aims to drive Nigeria’s energy transition forward while empowering women and improving the quality of life for households nationwide.