Concerned citizens of Nigeria have given a seven-day ultimatum to the authorities to investigate allegations of toxic fuel importation in the country. A group, Nigeria Citizens’ Watch for Good Governance, in a statement signed by its National President, Eshiofeh Collins, said the alleged importation of substandard petroleum products was violating the Petroleum Industry Act, PIA, and putting the health of Nigerians at risk.....CONTINUE READING THE ARTICLE FROM THE SOURCE
The group also stated that substandard fuel quality can damage automotive engines and exacerbate poverty.
For this reason, they are demanding an immediate investigation by “the Department of State Services, DSS, the Police, and other relevant agencies into these harmful practices,” insisting that any individual found guilty must face legal consequences.
The group said that “If the ultimatum expires on Thursday without action from the authorities,” they would “mobilize Nigerians to peacefully occupy filling stations and jetties nationwide.”
