The Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber, Mr. NJ Ayuk, has emphasized the need for Africa to increase liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) production and promote clean cooking solutions to save families from the harmful effects of unsafe cooking practices.
According to him, access to clean cooking remains one of the biggest challenges in Africa, stressing that the time has come for the continent to take urgent action.
Nearly 900 million people across Africa lack access to clean cooking fuel, with about 1.2 billion affected by the consequences.
Delivering his welcome address at the opening of the four-day African Energy Week in Cape Town, South Africa, on Tuesday, September 29, 2025, Mr. Ayuk said Africa must leverage its natural resources, particularly hydrocarbons, to address this pressing issue.
“Clean cooking is a big issue. We must not forget that people are dying every day because of lack of access to clean cooking. We must address this issue. Let us use Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) to solve our problem,” Mr. Ayuk stated.
Mr. Ayuk, who is also an attorney, underscored the need for regulatory bodies in the energy sector to cut delays and reduce bureaucracy in approving energy, oil, and gas projects.
Source: https:// energynewsafrica.com
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