Women in Energy Network (WIEN) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing women’s economic participation and clean energy access following a strategic engagement with the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs.

During the visit, WIEN commended the minister in charge, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, for her leadership in repositioning Nigerian women as integral contributors to national development and economic prosperity, stressing that Nigeria cannot achieve its energy security and growth objectives while half of its population remains underutilised.

The minister highlighted the ministry’s grassroots Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) penetration initiative, aimed at transitioning more women across Nigeria to cleaner cooking fuels and sustainable energy solutions.

WIEN welcomed the initiative and pledged industry support to expand awareness, mobilise stakeholders and strengthen access pathways for women, particularly in underserved communities. The network noted that clean cooking solutions are both a public health priority and a critical economic empowerment tool.