Contrary to earlier statements credited to him that Nigerians would have to endure the long queues at petrol stations till May, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr Ibe Kachikwu has announced that fuel scarcity will end in April.
The Minister who is also the Group Managing Director of the NNPC had earlier told newsmen during a media chat that he did not receive the training of a magician and could therefore not turn the situation around in an instant.
However, in a statement issued by NNPC spokesman, Mohammed Garba Deen on Friday, the Minister came out to calm frayed nerves.
“We have enough products lined up to ensure that the supply gap which created the problem is bridged. In order to ensure effective distribution we are working with Independent PetroleumMarketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), oil majors and over 1,000 NNPC staff, nationwide to ensure we overcome the obstacles in the distribution of the products,” he said.
He disclosed that 42 million litres of petrol had just been discharged while 44 million litres were currently being discharged.
He also said that vessels bearing another 44 million litres had just berthed, awaiting discharge.
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