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Petroleum Stakeholders Agree To Lift Ban As Gov Eno Intervenes

 



Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno, today met with leaders of key unions in the petroleum sector to address the issues that led to the recent ban on the sale of petroleum products in the state.
In a release signed by the Commissioner for Information, Comrade Ini Ememobong had it that the Governor was informed that two petroleum trucks were confiscated in Mbo Local Government Area by federal agencies and have been detained since May 2024.

The governor While acknowledging that the matter falls outside his
jurisdiction, directed the Commissioner for Internal Security and Waterways to liaise with the relevant authorities to ascertain the facts of the case. Additionally, he expressed his commitment to exploring the establishment of a petroleum depot in Akwa Ibom State.
In response, the union leaders thanked the Governor for his proactive engagement and pledged to lift the ban immediately, ensuring that petroleum products will be made available to the public.
Those in attendance included Sir Michael Udofia and Joseph Otu of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Comrade Francis Udoyen and Joseph Okafor of the Petrol Tanker Drivers Association (PTD), as well as Comrade Godwin Okono and Comrade Raphael Chukwuwu from the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG).

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