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Warning
By Stanley Nwanosike
Enugu, Sept. 28, 2017 (NAN) Enugu State House of Assembly Committee on Petroleum Resources and Environmental Management, will ensure new fuel stations at wrong places in Enugu are shut.

The Chairman of the committee, Mr Obinna Okenwa, gave the assurance in Enugu on Thursday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).

Okenwa, who represents Enugu South Urban Constituency, warned against the siting of fuel stations  in residential areas.

He said the step to stop the siting of filling stations in residential areas was part of safety measures by the legislature and the state executive to ensure safe environment.

Okenwa said the committee was also working to ensure safe operating environments for petroleum and gas businesses in the state.

The chairman advised managers of oil and gas plants to be sensitive to the environment in carrying out their businesses and to ensure they did not compromise safety rules.

“The government and the state house of assembly will continue to provide conducive environment for oil and gas businesses to thrive.

“I must commend Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for providing an enabling environment for the petroleum sector to thrive in the state,’’ Okenwa added.

The chairman said his committee would embark on a sensitisation campaign to enlighten owners of fuel stations on how to operate their plants to prevent fire outbreaks.

“The sensitisation will enshrine best practices and how to use state-of-the-art equipment to forestall infernos and ugly developments,’’ he said. (NAN)
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Edited by Felix Nwadioha/Archibong Asuquo