‘Ensure uninterrupted fuel supply’

The Western Zone of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has urged its members to dispense petroleum products across the nooks and crannies of the country during and after the general elections.

Its Chairman, Alhaji Debo Ahmed spoke while inaugurating the Caretaker Committee that will steer the affairs of the Ore Depot, pending the conduct of election. The Caretaker Committee is expected to run the affairs of the depot for the next three months. This follows a shift in the Depot’s election  earlier been fixed for March 24, but had to be moved sequel to the rescheduling of the country’s general election to March 28 and April 11.

Ahmed said the sensitivity of product supply at election period cannot be over emphasised, hence, the need for the committee to ensure that there is no lapse in product supply.  He reiterated that going by IPMAN’s constitution, the setting up of a caretaker committee is constitutionally allowed, adding that the depot’s administration could not be left in a vacuum.

Ahmed admonished the committee members to be aware that the country is just coming out of a fuel scarcity situation. He warned that IPMAN will not allow further interruption in the product supply chain. “Your committee is hereby mandated to ensure that we have free flow of petroleum products at all times. Kindly accept my congratulations,” he said.

Caretaker Committee chairman, Akinbiola Nicholas, thanked IPMAN leadership for the trust reposed on him and his members. “Before now, Ore Depot has been in shambles. We the new officers are ready to bring peace in the depot,” he assured.

Other members of the committee include Olatobosan Johnson, Vice Chairman; Adeeso Ebenezer, Secretary; Otunba Awe Olabisi, Treasurer; Erelu Modupe Johnson, Financial Secretary; Akinjare Jacob, Auditor; and Adebola Abejide, Assistant Secretary. Others are Falade Oluwasiji, P.R.O; Eruaga Jonathan, Legal Officer; Prince Akin Omoyele, Organising Secretary; Ogunsola Afolayan, Chief Whip; and Yinka Iwakun, Welfare.