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Portrait de Ayotomiwa Alabi
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Unfortunately in my country, not much has been done to promote sustainability in the use of clean energy resources by women. More focus is placed on urban communities and projects feeding the national grid, while neglecting rural community which is home to over 50% of our estimated population of 183 million.

Women targeted projects could go a long way at promoting energy sustainability and the use of clean energy resources. The intervention of Masai women in Kenya is one experience I have come to appreciate. These women understand their energy challenge better are creating the awareness amongst themselves. So far outstanding success has been recorded.

For AFDB, other sister DFI and MDBs to achieve the set 2025 target, focus should be placed on women, especially women who are below the social pyramid, these are women in rural communities who are located in off-grid communities, who cook with firewood and light their homes with kerosene and candle sticks.

East Africa has and still making progress in sensitizing, awareness creation and funding clean energy initiatives. The rest of Africa could learn from their experiences and models.

Supporting women targeted initiatives and projects could help reduce energy poverty among vulnerable African women.