The government of Osun state has issued stern warning to fuel marketers in the state to stop hoarding petroleum products especially premium motor spirit which has become scarce.
While the marketers are of the view that the scarcity is hinged on shortage of supply, others like the Osun state government believe the scarcity is artificial, caused by the fuel marketers in order to rip off Nigerians in this yuletide season.
Speaking through the governor’s media adviser Sola Fasure, governor Rauf Aregbesola though admitted sympathised with Osun xcitizens on the u told hardship which fuel scarcity has caused them, but reiterated the government commitment from President Muhammasldu Buhari in making sure the situation comes back to normal in few days.
Read full statement below..
“IT has come to the attention of the State Government of Osun that the peace, joy and serenity of this Yuletide season is somewhat being marred by fuel shortage being experienced all over the country. This is most regrettable.
The State Government of Osun sympathises with all the people of the state whose movements have been restricted or have had to spend valuable time on queues in filling stations.
However, we have received assurances from the Federal Government and not less a person than President Muhammadu Buhari that the situation is being addressed, that more barges of fuel are being received and distributed at the moment and that the crisis will soon be over within the shortest possible time.
The State Government therefore urges fuel marketers in the state to desist from hoarding, profiteering and other sharp and unethical practices that could exacerbate the situation, worsen the plight of residents and detract from our Omoluabi status.
The State Government urges residents and fillings stations to be orderly and peaceful in the sales of fuel, where the product is available. There should not be more than a single lane of vehicles on the queue, to prevent traffic congestion and vehicle accidents. On no account must any road be blocked or made impassable as a result of fuel queue. Filling stations must observe all safety rules in order to prevent accidents and fire outbreaks.
Law enforcement agencies, particularly the Police, Civil Defence Corps and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) should properly take charge of the situation and do the needful in order to maintain law and order, prevent unruly and disorderly public conducts, protect lives, ensure public safety and free flow of traffic.
The State Government of Osun wishes all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in Advance
Signed
Sola Fasure
Media Adviser to the Governor
