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Sep 21, 20265 min read

ECOWAS hosts second regional clean cooking committee meeting

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, alongside international development partners, convened the Second Steering Committee meeting for the Regional Clean Cooking Action in West Africa (ReCCAWA) at ECOWAS Headquarters in Abuja on September 18, 2026.

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ECOWAS hosts second regional clean cooking committee meeting
Galaxy TV · Health desk · Lagos
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Financed with €17 million from the European Union and the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the regional initiative targets expanding access to affordable, reliable, clean, and sustainable clean cooking solutions for 750,000 people across West Africa.

Jointly implemented by the ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE), the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID), and the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO), the project addresses the severe public health, environmental, and socio-economic challenges tied to traditional biomass fuels like firewood and charcoal.

During the meeting, partners reviewed technical progress, reinforced national ownership, and aligned regional policy frameworks, gender equity commitments, and market development strategies.

The Steering Committee is chaired by the ECOWAS Commission’s Energy and Mines Directorate.

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Kimberly Dirisu
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Reporting for Galaxy TV from Lagos and Abuja, covering health and national affairs across Nigeria and West Africa.