Review Policy On Sale Of Fuel 20km To Borders – HOR

The House of Representatives has urged th Federal Government to review the policy on the ban on the sale of fuel within 20 Kilometers to Nigerian land borders as fuel subsidy has been removed.

This was sequel to the adoption of a motion by a member from Ogun state Mr Adegboyega Nasir Isiaka, at plenary in Abuja.

The Lawmaker observed that the announcement of the ban in November 2019, by the Nigerian Customs Service on the sales and supply of Petroleum products in all communities within 20km of the Nigerian land borders was apt at that time to prevent smuggling of subsidized petroleum products to Nigerian neighbouring countries.

Mr Isiaka however, said despite the removal of subsidy on Petroleum Products by the government, the ban is yet to be lifted

You Can Also Read:HOR : Elrufa’i Pushes For Completion Of Abuja- Kaduna Highway

This according to him, is causing hardship to millions of Nigerians living and conducting businesses within the affected area who have to travel kilometers to get the products or pay an extra amount to secure the products for their daily needs.

He added that the ban has continued to impact negatively on socio-economic activities in the affected areas.

Adopting the motion, the house urged the Nigerian Customs Service and other relevant government agencies to ensure immediate stoppage of the ban thus, allowing duly registered fuel stations within the communities to be supplied with petroleum products.

It also mandated the Committee on Customs and Excise (when constituted) to ensure implementation.

Oduyemi Odumade, Edited By Grace Namiji