By Praise Chinecherem
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has congratulated Governor of Ebonyi state, Mr Frances Nwifuru on his resounding victory at the Supreme Court.
The association also passed a vote of Confidence on the Governor for his policies and Programmes aimed at alleviating poverty and boosting the economy of the people.
Speaking with journalists on Sunday, Chairman of IPMAN Enugu Depot, Mr Chinedu Anyaso described approval and appointment of an IPMAN norminated member as Special Assistant on Oil and Gas as clear indication that the governor had the progress of the people at heart in view of the great impact the sector has on the state economy
“The appointment, no doubt will bridge the gap between the marketers and the government which also serves as an intermediary for the resolution of any arising misunderstanding without such impacting on the people negatively,” he said.
While calling on residents of Ebonyi State and beyond not to panic as there was no plan to increase the pump price of petrol by the NNPCL, the IPMAN boss pledged the association’s continued interfacing with the government to ensure consumers were not extorted for commodity naturally deposited in the country by God.
“Part of the reasons for passing a vote of confidence on the Governor of Ebonyi State is his granting of an appeal for a consolidated internal generated revenue of ₦100,000 for each petrol station operating in the area.
“We want to congratulate Ebonyi state Governor on his victory at the Supreme Court and equally thank him for granting our request in giving us a slot in his government by appointing one of us his SA on Oil and Gas, it’s a welcome development,” Anyaso hinted.
According to IPMAN boss, the association pleaded that a trailer tanker park be provided for its members in the state which the governor had already accepted even though yet to be made available.
“We are equally happy that he is touching lives and empowering citizens as well as building human capital development of the state.
“We demanded for our members to be paying ₦100,000 which he approved, we don’t have any problem of multiple taxation in Ebonyi State as in Anambra State where everything goes in terms of revenue,” he added.
