IPMAN Threatens To Shut Down Southeast Over Imo Govt-PTD Crisis


The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) says it may be forced to join Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) if the lingering disagreement between the Imo State government and operators in the downstream sector in the state continues.

The marketers called on the Imo state government and other states in the region to resolve the crisis as quickly as possible before it threw the entire conflict into confusion.

IPMAN, Enugu Depot Community in charge of Anambra, Ebonyi and Enugu States made the call in a Statement made available to newsmen on Monday.

The Depot Unit said it also service adjoining states of Imo, Abia, Benue, Kogi and Cross River

The Statement signed by Chinedu Anyaso and Mr Emeka Iloafor Chairman and Secretary respectively of IPMAN Enugu said the crisis in Imo was already affecting neighbouring states negatively.

IPMAN said it would join PTD which had withdrawn their services in sympathy while urging other governors in the region to intervene and bring an amicable solution to the Imo government- PTD faceoff ...read more

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