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The Nigeria Mainstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has sealed seven gasoline stations in Kogi State for violating petroleum meting out rules.
This was disclosed by Ogbe Godwin, the NMDPRA Coordinator for Kogi State, throughout a press briefing in Lokoja on Thursday.
In line with experiences from the Information Company of Nigeria (NAN), the affected stations have been shut down for under-dispensing petroleum merchandise, a fraudulent follow that shortchanges shoppers.
Record of Sealed Gasoline Stations
The seven filling stations sealed for under-dispensing embody:
Solag Sources Ltd. (Ankpa)
Hismus Oil and Gasoline (Obajana)
Riyenic World Ltd. (Oke-Ibukun, Kabba)
S.O.T Nigeria Ltd. (Omuo Kabba)
Marktot Oil and Gasoline (Kabba)
NIPCO Filling Station
Moreover, 4 different stations have been shut down for working with out legitimate licenses, together with:
Absala Oil and Gasoline
Yak Ali Oil and Gasoline
Yamuda Nigeria Ltd.
Hanimat Nigeria Ltd. (all in Ankpa Native Authorities Space)
NMDPRA Warns Towards Sharp Practices
Talking on the enforcement motion, Ogbe Godwin condemned gasoline entrepreneurs who interact in fraudulent practices for private achieve, stressing that under-dispensing petroleum merchandise is a critical offense with strict authorized penalties.
“It’s a huge offense to under-dispense petroleum merchandise to prospects. Any petroleum marketer caught will face the total wrath of the regulation. All of the seven filling stations we shut at the moment will probably be paying into the coffers of the Federal Authorities. This can function a deterrent to others who could are inclined to observe this doubtful act,” he said.
He additional warned unlicensed operators to register their companies or threat being shut down and prosecuted.
“We are going to not tolerate any marketer working illegally within the state. It’s higher for them to go and do the needful by registering their stations with the Federal Authorities, or the lengthy arms of the regulation will meet up with them.”
Regulatory Crackdown Extends to Different States
The NMDPRA has been intensifying enforcement nationwide:
Earlier this week, it sealed two filling stations and a gasoline plant in Sagamu, Ogun State, for comparable infractions.
Final week, 19 unlawful Liquefied Petroleum Gasoline (LPG) retailers have been shut down in Delta State over security considerations and lack of licenses.
The company, which is answerable for issuing licenses to grease and gasoline operators within the midstream and downstream sectors, reiterated its dedication to making sure compliance with operational requirements and stopping acts that sabotage authorities efforts within the petroleum business.
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