By our Reporter
As part of the State Government commitment to ensure the safety of lives and property of the citizenry, it has put a temporary stop to the sale of industrial gas in the State, as a result of multiple gas explosion in recent time.
This was made known by the State Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Barr. Femi Ogunbanwo, during a stakeholders’ meeting in Abeokuta, in order to find lasting solution to the problem.
Ogunbanwo noted that all major stakeholders in the gas sector were expected to abide by the directives, saying ‘’ Anyone found guilty of selling adulterated gas products or violating safety protocols would face the full wrath of the law’’
He reiterated that Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun had being in consultations with the federal authorities, charging relevant agencies of government and the Nigerian Police Force, to move round the nooks and crannies of the State, investigate and bring to book whoever found culpable of any sharp practices or negligence that could cause further occurrence.
Dr. Ola Oresanya, Special Adviser to the Governor on Environment described the incidence as an ugly development, which must be nipped in the bud.
Earlier, a team consisting of Barr. Ogunbanwo, Mr. Oresanya, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Engr. Rasaki Ojetola and other government officials had visited different site of the explosion and some gas plant outlets, which necessitated the seal of two of the plants in Omida and Idi-Ori in Abeokuta metropolis.