ECOWAS LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS (LPG 20/20) INITIATIVE OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED IN SIERRA LEONE….details 

The Government of Sierra Leone, in collaboration with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), officially launched the ECOWAS LPG 20/20 Initiative on 28 April 2026 in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Marking a major step toward expanding access to clean cooking energy nationwide. The launch was held alongside a high-level policy dialogue focused on clean cooking, gender equality, and child protection.

The initiative aims to accelerate the adoption of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) as a safer, cleaner household energy source, with a pilot phase expected to facilitate the transition of up to 10,000 households to clean cooking gas canisters across the country. Officials said the programme is intended to improve public health, reduce environmental harm, and support the transition away from traditional cooking fuels. In fact, this initiative is meant to create an enabling environment for private investment, standards, and supply chains that make LPG more available and affordable.