Akwa Ibom Women Gas Empowerment

The Federal Government's National Grassroots LPG Penetration Programme aims to provide cooking gas to over 10 million homes by 2060. Launched in Akwa Ibom State, it targets one million households annually and promotes sustainable gas usage.

The Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources (Gas) distributed 27,000 LPG cylinders in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, as part of the National Grassroots LPG Penetration Programme. Minister Obongemem Ekperikpe Ekpo emphasized the initiative's role in empowering families and promoting cleane

The Akwa Ibom State Government plans to empower 110,000 women through cooperative societies in October, targeting at least 300 women from each ward. Governor Umo Eno announced this initiative during the launch of a Federal Government program in Uyo.