Scarcity: Plateau Govt Sets up Task Force on Petroleum Products Distribution

Sequel to the protracted scarcity and hike in prices of petroleum products in Plateau State, Governor Simon Bako Lalong has approved the setting up of a Task Force to monitor the situation and restore order.

The approval conveyed by the Secretary to the Government of the State Prof. Danladi Abok Atu indicates that the Task Force is expected to monitor the distribution and prices of the comodity by ensuring that Marketers comply with the approved pricing template and availability of the product particularly during the yuletide season.

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The Task Force is to also ensure that petroleum products meant for the State are not diverted to neighbouring States.

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The Task Force has also been mandated to apprehend violators and ensure that they are punished according to extant laws.

The Task Force is to be chaired by the Commissioner for Commerce and Industry with membership comprising of Commissioners for Science and Technology, Environment, Urban Development as well as Representatives of the Nigeria Police, DSS, NSCDC, Operation Rainbow, DPR, NUPENG and Petroleum Independent Marketers.

Mr. Solomon Mwadkon is the Secretary of the Task Force while Mohammad Suleiman Kutigi is also a member.

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