NLC strike: No need for panic buying of PMS NNPC
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by edith ike-eboh6 the nigerian national petroleum corporation nnpc has assured motorists that it has adequate petroleum products that will serve the nation irrespective of the proposed strike by the nigerian labour congress1 the corporation gave the assurance in a statement by its spokesman mr ndu ughamadu in abuja on sunday1 the corporation had 39 days petroleum products sufficiency and about 25 days products availability on land1 motorists and other consumers of petroleum products are assured of adequate stock to meet their energy needs he said1 ughamadu further dispelled insinuations of any impending petroleum products scarcity in the country1 he said that providing information on the petroleum products stock level became imperative to dispel suggestions that the threat of strike by the nigeria labour congress nlc would result in a slip into a round of products shortages across the country1 ughamadu advised motorists not to engage in panic buying as the corporation would do all it could to ensure the strike did not impact negatively on fuel distribution nationwide1 he urged nigerians to remain vigilant and volunteer information to the department of petroleum resources dpr or any law enforcement agency around them on any station that attempts to take advantage of any prevailing situation in the country at the expense of the consumers.nan1