ALL CITIZENS OF ESWATINI TO HAVE ACCESS TO MODERN ENERGY SOLUTIONS BY 2022

The Ministry of Natural Recources and Energy has officially launched the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Safety Association of Swaziland (LPGSASWA). Speaking at the official launch at mountain inn Hotel, Minister Jabulile Mashwama said it was the Ministry’s goal that by 2022 all citizens of Eswatini have access to modern energy solutions to enhance sustainable economic development and improve the quality of life, in line with the nation’s vision and development agenda.
“Increasing the use of liquefied petroleum gas is therefore one of the pathways of ensuring that the country meets its global and local commitments,” she said.

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group photo of the members of the association with Minister Jabulile Mashwama


Minister Mashwama, said this initiative aligns with global initiatives such as the sustainable energy for all initiative (se4all) and the Paris agreement on climate change, which are vigorously promoting universal access to clean, sustainable and modern energy solutions. “The kingdom of Eswatini is aligned and fully committed towards these initiatives,” she said.
The Minister highlighted that Government is committed in playing its role in creating an enabling environment for the increased uptake of clean fuels such as LPG in the country. “It is however crucial for all stakeholders, particularly the LPG suppliers who represent the private sector, to take a bold step and take the lead in this initiative,” she said.

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Minister Mashwama being shown how to operate a gas heater.            Chairman of the association Tony Coster explaing to the Minister. 

                                                                    

              


The Chairman of LPG Association Tony Coster said the newly formed association will educate the public on safe use of the LPG. Coster said the association will use the media among other platforms to educate the public. Coster said he has noted with concern the incidents of people who died while using LPG in the country. “It was long overdue forming the association and the public lacked awareness on uses of LPG,” He said.


Members of the Association:
Tony Coster - Chaiman
Lyle Levendale- Treasurer
Andre Botha- Secretary
Gordon Narayando- Member
Ayanda Motsa- Member


OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSOCIATION ARE TO:-
•    BUILD AWARENESS ON THE SAFE USE OF LPGAS;
•    ESTABLISHING AND STRENGTHENING OF RELATIONSHIPS WITH STRATEGIC PARTNERS INCLUDING GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS AND THE PRIVATE SECTOR;
•    ESTABLISH REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS TO LEARN BEST PRACTICES ON SAFETY, AWARENESS RAISING AND STRATEGIES FOR MAKING LPG EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE TO THE INDIVIDUAL SWATI.

 

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