In view of the pains and hardship being faced by motorists and commutters in the country over fuel scarcity,which Ekiti state is not exempted, governor Biodun Oyebanji, has constituted a task force to look into the issue as it’s seriously affecting the people.
A press release on Wednesday by the special adviser on media to the governor,Yinka Oyebode stated that the task force is to be chaired by Mr Deji Adesokan.
“Other members include:
i. Chairman, National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), Ekiti State.
ii. Chairman, Ekiti State Petrol Dealers Association.
iii. Representatives of the Commissioner of Police and Director State Security Service.
iv. Chairmen of NLC and TUC.
v. Representatives of National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS).
vi. Director in charge of Ekiti State Petroleum Monitoring Agency.
vii. Representative of Weight and Measurement Unit, Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industries.
viii. Director, Utility Services (GAD), will serve as Secretary to the Task Force”
The statement added that the task Force is mandated to commence work immediately.