The Ministry of Energy has called upon various organizations and stakeholders across the country to join forces to support the government's goal of implementing the national strategy for clean cooking energy, which aims to have 80 percent of the population using gas by 2034.

Speaking at the 2024 Award Ceremony for Puma Energy Tanzania’s agents, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Energy, Dr. James Mataragio, emphasized that stakeholders in the energy sector and Tanzanians in general have witnessed significant progress and transformation within the energy sector under the leadership of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who works tirelessly to ensure her citizens have reliable and affordable energy services.

"President Samia has been working to ensure Tanzanians have access to reliable and affordable energy services. She has made great efforts to ensure that the energy sector’s environment and infrastructure are favorable and effective for business investment, reaching all Tanzanians regardless of their income levels,” he said.

"Our role is not only to supervise and coordinate the development of the entire sector but also to engage with various stakeholders through events like this, as it allows us to interact with energy consumers in their daily activities.”

Regarding the energy’s company initiative to organize awards for its agents and partners, Dr. Mataragio commended the company and encouraged other energy companies to adopt a similar approach of bringing together their stakeholders to exchange experiences and discuss the direction of the energy sector in the country.

"Events like these greatly contribute to our nation's development because the discussions and honest feedback from end-users—the citizens—are invaluable,” he said.

“We will be pleased if we, from the government, who carry the responsibility to implement the government's vision, ensure essential social services reach all citizens, no matter where they are. However, the contribution and cooperation of stakeholders from the private sector is something the government values and continues to uphold in our country.”

On his part, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the energy company Dr. Seleman Majige, said that the company, which is 50 percent owned by the government, has various strategies, one of which is the promotion of clean energy through the use of gas.

"We have already started a plan to sell cooking gas, and starting from March next year, we will begin selling automotive gas at our stations. Therefore, citizens should prepare to buy gas from our Puma Energy stations,” said Dr Majige.

"Our goal is to reduce long queues at stations that sell automotive gas, and we expect that in the coming years, we will expand to the regions. I urge the citizens to continue supporting us, and also support President Samia, as she emphasizes the importance of clean energy."

He added that the automotive gas market is large, and many citizens have embraced it by converting their vehicles from petrol or diesel to gas.

Fatma Abdallah, the company managing director, said they recognizes the importance of agents and partners in achieving successful operations and reaching clients and Tanzanians nationwide.

"This event is held annually, and this is the fourth time. In addition to recognizing the contributions of our agents and partners, it also strengthens relationships and facilitates the exchange of ideas on the state of our services and the future of the energy sector nationwide.

“We are proud to have agents across the country. Moreover, we will continue to play a crucial role in ensuring our company supports the government's efforts to provide quality clean energy services and products. We are committed to realizing President Samia vision of advancing the clean cooking energy campaign,” said Abdallah.

She added that President Samia is at the forefront of these efforts, aiming to assist all citizens in transitioning to clean energy to avoid health and environmental impacts from the use of firewood and charcoal. "Together, we at Puma Energy believe this strategy will succeed."