…appeals for tanker drivers to operate during lockdown
WED, APRIL 01 2020-theG&BJournal-The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says it holds over 2.6 billion litres of petrol, enough to last the period of the lockdown and beyond, advising that the public should not engage in panic buying.
In a statement issued Tuesday by the Group General Manager, group public affairs division, Dr Kennie Obateru, the Corporation appealed to law enforcement agencies across the country to allow petroleum products tanker drivers free movement during the lockdown ordered in parts of the country by President Muhammadu Buhari and some state government.
The NNPC said it is counting on the support of the law enforcement agencies across the country to ensure smooth distribution of petroleum products to all parts of the country during the period of restriction.
‘’The exemption granted by Mr President to certain categories of essential workers covers the operations of petroleum products tanker drivers,’’ NNPC said.
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