Operators of Petroleum downstream sector in Anambra, have threatened to shut down operations in the state in 21 days time, over government’s multiple levies and indebtedness to their members. Members of the community included the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Petroleum Dealers Association of Nigeria (PEDAN), Anambra Chapter, and Petroleum Tanker Drivers(PTD. IPMAN and PTD also Transport Company of Anambra State was indebted to one of their members to the tune of N13. They tasked the Anambra government on operationalising a Petroleum Tanker Park in the state to stem the tide of incessant crashes and fire outbreak. Nwosu who is also a patron of the group said Anambra would continue to provide conducive business environment adding that the governor would not allow the state to shutdown.

Source: Nigerian Tribune August 05, 2020 09:45 UTC