In a bid to promote clean energy and cut traditional cooking methods which are harmful to users, the Federal government has announced plans to distribute five million Liquefied Petroleum Gas ,LPG, cylinders to households across Nigeria by 2030.
This was disclosed by the Minister of Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, during the launch of the North West phase of the Grassroots LPG Penetration Programme in Sokoto.
According to the Minister, “With support from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, our goal is to distribute five million LPG cylinders by 2030, converting one million households each year to cleaner, safer, and more sustainable cooking methods.”
He said the initiative has the potential to improve health, create jobs, and promote environmental sustainability.
“This programme isn’t just about gas—it’s about health, opportunity, and environmental responsibility.”
Mr. Ekpo disclosed that the scheme which has been rolled out in the South West, South South, North East, and the Federal Capital Territory, would cover underserved communities across the nation.
The minister said the programme will reduce indoor air pollution, curb deforestation, and empower women and youth through employment opportunities across the LPG value chain.
He said it will also provide a boost to local manufacturers and distributors.
He expressed appreciation to Sokoto State Governor Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto for his support, and to the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, for his continued leadership and dedication to the welfare of Nigerians.
Ekpo also commended the Decade of Gas Secretariat for their coordination and strategic direction, and thanked BUA Group—the main sponsor of the LPG cylinder distribution—for their vital contribution in driving public-private partnership and expanding LPG access in rural and underserved areas.
