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Petroleum Minister, Kachikwu Promises to End Fuel Scarcity in 48 Hours

Posted by Thandiubani on Thu 14th Dec, 2017 - tori.ng

As the fuel crisis lingers, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu has made a pledge to end the crisis.

Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu
 
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, on Thursday promised the National Economic Council consisting of state governors that the fuel scarcity being witnessed in parts of the country will end within 48 hours.
 
According to a report by Punch, Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki revealed this to State House correspondents at the end of a meeting of the council presided over by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo.
 
Obaseki quoted the minister as saying that there is enough fuel in the nation’s strategic reserves.
 
The minister said, “We discussed the issue of fuel supply. As you know, there has been challenges of fuel supply in the country.

“The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources assured council that within the next 48hours, fuel supply will be restored nationwide because there is enough fuel in our strategic reserves.

“He said the ministry has released fuel from these reserves and it expects distribution will reach all parts of the country within the next 48 hours.”
 


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