NNPC: Tanker Drivers Key To Smooth Distribution Of Products

Following the smooth supply of petroleum products across the country, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has commended Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) for their sacrifice.

According to a statement by the
Spokesperson, Kennie Obateru, the smooth distribution of petroleum products during the restriction period is as a result of the selfless services of the tanker drivers.

The Managing Director of the NNPC Retail Ltd.,Billy Okoye, also reiterated that NNPC filling stations, numbering more than 600 across the country, would remain operational throughout the period of the lockdown to meet the energy needs of Nigerians.

Okoye disclosed that all NNPC Retail outlets were wet with sufficient petroleum products, ready to serve the public.

He explained that the company’s retail outlets were stocked with sufficient petroleum products, with PPMC depots holding its products in various states of the federation.

“Our major responsibility is to ensure that there is fuel supply in our stations. We have enough products at all our storage tanks and at our depots; we also have a large quantity of products in transit to our stations. Nigerians don’t need to panic” Okoye reassured.

The NNPC Management, however thanked the security agencies, Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD), Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO), National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and all other service providers in the downstream value chain for their support.