Scarcity of petroleum has
resurfaced in Calabar, the Cross River State capital.
The cause of the scarcity may not be unconnected with the leadership tussle by members of
Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN).
Our correspondent who went round
filling stations in Calabar observed that black market dealers have returned to
the streets, as filling stations closed shops.
It was gathered that a litre of
fuel goes for N200 and N250 against N145.
The State Governor, Prof Ben
Ayade having observed the crisis between the leadership of IPMAN constituted a
three man task force to address the issue of fuel scarcity in the state.
The members of the task force are
Chief Tony Undiandeye, Chairman, Pastor Barr Edem Ekong, member and Rt. Hon
Itaya Nyong member.
A press release issued by the
permanent secretary, Ministry of Information and Orientation, Mr Aye Henshaw
had directed the task force members to liaise with the relevant stakeholders,
including the Police, IPMAN as well as other stakeholders to resolve the issue
within 24 hours and return all filling stations to full operations.
“In view of the recent fuel
scarcity in the state which has brought untold hardship to the citizenry,
government has constituted a three man task force to liaise with the relevant
stakeholders and address the issue in the interest of the public.
“The task force is also charge
with liaising with the state commissioner of Police, IPMAN as well as other
stakeholders to resolve the issue within 24 hours and return all filling
stations to full operations.
“Members of the public are
therefore request to remain calm as government is doing everything possible to
restore the fuel situation to normalcy”, he said.
The State government had also
announced the suspension of the activities of IPMAN.
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