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Distribution
By Muhammad Nasir Bello
Sokoto, Jan. 24, 2017 (NAN) The Sokoto State Government has set up a task force that will monitor the distribution of petroleum products in the state.
A statement by Gov. Aminu Tambuwal’s Spokesman, Malam Imam Imam in Sokoto on Tuesday noted that the task force was necessary, in the midst of fuel scarcity bedevilling the state.
Imam stated that the task force would monitor and ensure effective dispensing of petroleum products by selling outlets in all parts of Sokoto.
He added that the aim was to return to normal distribution since no part of the country was presently experiencing disruption in the supply chain of products.
The spokesman said that members of the task force, drawn from public and private sectors, would liaise with the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) to track the movement of petroleum products meant for Sokoto State from loading points to final destinations.
He said “the task force will also liaise with relevant agencies to ensure full compliance with regulations governing distribution, marketing and sale of petroleum products in Sokoto State.
“The task force should also take any other action deemed necessary toward ensuring effective distribution and sale of petroleum products in the state.”
All efforts would be explored to ensure availability of petroleum products in the state, he added.
Alhaji Magaji Gusau will serve as Chairman of the task force, while Alhaji Abubakar Abubakar of the state Civil Service Commission (CSC) would serve as Secretary.
Some other members are the Permanent Secretary in the state Ministry of Commerce, Alhaji Haruna Maishanu, a member of the Sultanate Council, Alhaji Malami Maccido, Mr Muhammad Muhammad of the state Ministry of Justice and Sokoto State NLC Chairman, Aminu Ahmed.
Last weekend, Gov. Tambuwal had threatened to revoke the Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) of filling station found to be hoarding petroleum products in Sokoto. (NAN)
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Edited by Hadiza Mohammed-Aliyu