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The Lawmaker representing Alimosho Constituency II, also doubles as Chairman, House Committee on Agriculture, in the ninth (9th) Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon Kehinde Olaide Joseph, has lamented the increase in adulterated fuel sold in Nigeria. He stated this while addressing the journalists on the need for government to investigate the importation, procurement, release and sale of adulterated fuel into the country considering its devastating effects on Nigerians.
“Nigeria as a whole has been faced with so many challenges in the different sectors of the economy which has made life difficult, even in accessing healthcare, even in education, even in security and today because of adulterated fuel we are adding additional hardship to Nigerians”.
“The things that Nigerians should access freely without any challenges are becoming an issue, a big burden on them. One of the things we must do to bring back the confidence of Nigerians in government and most especially the Legislative arms is the position we must take in this matter”, he said.
He called for a decisive decision by the National Assembly to ensure erring parties are held accountable, so that Nigerians can know they have a voice in governance. He also called for the sanctioning of the regulatory agencies as the NNPC has already acknowledged sabotage. He further stated that those saddled with the responsibility of inspecting the product at the point of loading and offloading should check adulteration of the product.
Kehinde Joseph, said the present situation calls for government to support agencies for the establishment of modular refineries and rehabilitation of existing refineries. He added that the establishment and licensing of modular refineries will aid in refining crude oil for use by Nigerians.
