The National Association of Petroleum Products and Gas Consumers (NAPGCO) has vowed to protect the Petroleum Industry Act from political manipulation by any administration, in the interest of the growth of the oil and gas industry.
Pioneer Secretary General of NAPGCO, Usman Dabo, who disclosed this in a statement,commended the government for enacting a Petroleum Industry Act.
According to him,the Association would work with government,industry players and other relevant sectors to ensure protection of rights of consumers and support the reform in the oil industry that guard against fuel scarcity in Nigeria.
The Association will open offices in the six geopolitical zones of the country with a view to monitor and carry out their activities smoothly,he said.
According to him, fuel consumption stands at 68 million litres per day, and Nigerians have the right to daily fuel for the smooth operation of business activity across the country.
The statement added:”The Association will educate and enlighten the citizenry on the rights of the consumers of petroleum products and gas. We will partner and cooperate with the NNPCL and other trade unions and marketers in protecting the rights of the consumers”.
