According to he News Agency of Nigeria, The Nigerian national Petroleum corporation (NNPC) has warned users of kerosene to desist from buying the commodity from road side hawkers, to avoid purchasing adulterated product that can lead to explosion.
The Group General Manger (Public Affairs) of NNPC, Dr. Levi Ajuonuma, gave the warning on Friday in Abuja in an interview with the “We want to appeal to Nigerians to ensure they buy the product (kerosene) from designated outlets and filling stations to avoid adulterated product that could lead to explosion,” he said.
He gave the assurance that the kerosene imported into the country was of high quality and standard, and that any case of explosion might be an isolated case as a result of adulteration by hawkers.
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He said the NNPC would intensify its synergy with the Department of Petroleum Resources and security operatives to mitigate the menace.
The NNPC spokesman reiterated the commitment of the Federal Government towards ensuring adequate supply of the product across the country.
NAN reports that there have been pockets of domestic explosions as a result of adulterated kerosene in the FCT and some parts of the country.
NNPC lacks the moral right to advise Nigerians on where and where not to buy kerosene. They lack the will, ability and calpability of delivering kerosene to the masses even at inflated rates. I would preffer them to advise ppl to stop using kero instead of where to buy from. Which filling station in Nigeria can you get fuel at reasonable price?
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