Sokoto sets up task force to tackle fuel scarcity

In a bid to tackle the lingering fuel scarcity in Sokoto, the state  Government has set up  a task to monitor the distribution of petroleum products in the state. "It was to return to normal distribution since no part of the country is presently experiencing disruption in the supply chain of the product," a statement […]

In a bid to tackle the lingering fuel scarcity in Sokoto, the state  Government has set up  a task to monitor the distribution of petroleum products in the state.

"It was to return to normal distribution since no part of the country is presently experiencing disruption in the supply chain of the product," a statement by Special Adviser to Governor Aminu Tanbuwal on media, Imam Imam revealed.

It said the task force would  monitor and ensure effective dispensing of petroleum products by all selling outlets in all parts of Sokoto.

"The task force will liaise with the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) to track movement of petroleum products meant for Sokoto State from loading points to final destinations. It will also liaise with relevant agencies to ensure full compliance with regulations governing distribution, marketing and sale of petroleum products in Sokoto State," it stated

According to the statement, the  task force was also to take any other action deemed necessary towards ensuring effective distribution and sale of petroleum products in the state.

It said members were drawn from public and private sectors with Alhaji Magaji Magaji Gusau to serve as the Chairman while Alhaji Abubakar Abubakar of the State Civil Service Commission (CSC) was  appointed as the Secretary.

The statement listed other members to include  the Permanent Secretary in the state Ministry of Commerce,Alhaji Haruna Maishanu, a member of the Sultanate Council, Alhaji Malami Maccido, Barrister Muhammad Muhammad of the state Ministry of Justice and Sokoto NLC  Chairman, Comrade Aminu Umar Ahmed.

Others, it added, are the Chairman of the Sokoto branch of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Secretary of the state chapter of the National Union of Roads Transport Workers (NURTW), Alhaji Rufai Mode Danlikita and Squadron Leader Aminu Bala.

The statement urged the members to be diligent in their assignment.

"All efforts will be explored to ensure availability of petroleum products in the state," it assured.