Ebonyi govt. shuts down illegal gas stations and outlets

The Ebonyi government on Wednesday directed the immediate closure of all
illegal gas stations and retail outlets in the state.
The directive was contained in a statement signed by the Special Assistant on
Media to Gov. David Umahi, Mr Francis Nwaze, and made available to the
News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abakaliki.
Nwaze stated that the measure was taken to forestall fire outbreaks during the
dry season.
According to the statement, “the move is to ensure that the state’s health
safety and environmental regulations conform with national and international
best oil and gas field practices.”
It further stated: “All gas stations must co-operate with the approval of the
Abakaliki Capital Territory and Development Board and Department of
Petroleum Resources on the issue.
“Defaulters of this directive will be penalised in accordance with the laws of
the state and shall pay approved penalties.”