Fuel Sells at ₦2,500 Per Litre: Nigerian Governor Takes Action

• The cost of petrol in Akwa Ibom has jumped to ₦2,500 following the alleged confiscation of IPMAN's trucks by the Joint Task Force, Operation Delta Safe, in the state
• Umo Eno, the governor of Akwa Ibom, has therefore taken a major step by establishing a 13-member to address the crisis
• The committee, which included members of IPMAN, was saddled with the responsibility of tackling the fuel crisis in the state

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom state has established a 13-member Petroleum Products Monitoring Committee (PPMC) to address the fuel crisis in the state, where the commodity is being sold at ₦2,500.

The committee, chaired by former lawmaker Godwin Ekpo, aims to tackle fuel scarcity and sharp practices. Members include representatives from various ministries, the Nigeria Labour Congress, and the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN).

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According to Premium Times, the fuel crisis began when IPMAN directed members to shut down filling stations over the alleged confiscation of trucks by the Joint Task Force, Operation Delta Safe. This led to a petrol price hike of ₦2,500 per litre and tripled transportation costs.

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The crisis prompted the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to call for a workers' strike, citing the worsening plight of impoverished workers. However, the governor's swift intervention and meeting with IPMAN members led to the announcement of the PPMC.

The PPMC's inauguration is scheduled for September 27, marking a positive step towards resolving the fuel crisis. The committee's establishment demonstrates Governor Eno's commitment to addressing IPMAN's concerns and ensuring stability in the petroleum sector.

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Recently, the consistent removal of the fuel subsidy has led to an increase in the price of petrol across the country, but the commodity's price is more than double in Akwa Ibom following the crisis between the marketers and the government in the oil-rich state.

Petrol price hike: Why Nigerians may not protest

Legit.ng earlier reported that the October 1 protest being called for by the organisers of the 10 hunger protests in the country has been predicted may not come to reality.

Eniola Daniel, a public commentator, posited in an exclusive interview with Legit.ng that many Nigerians are scared to question the government.

Daniel cited the case of the United States against Nicola Madura over the illegitimate victory in Venezuela as the type why many Nigerians are scared to come out and protest.

Source: Legit.ng