Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State
Gov. Ugwuanyi orders investigation into alleged adulterated kerosene in Enugu markets
[From CHINEDU NWAFOR, Abakaliki]
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi at the weekend directed the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) and all other relevant government agencies to investigate thoroughly and determine those responsible for importing the harmful product to the State.
The order followed the unfortunate fire incidents in Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area of Enugu State, allegedly caused by adulterated kerosene sold to the victims in the area.
This was contained in a statement issued to Journalists by the Commissioner for Information, Nnanyelugo Chidi Aroh, in which the Governor also directed the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Emmanuel Ikechukwu Obi and the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Ifeanyi Agujiobi, to ensure that all those who suffered any bodily injury were effectively provided with the best available medical care at the expense of the state government.
The Council Chairmen of the affected local government areas have equally been directed to carry out a detailed appraisal of the situation as it concerned their respective council areas and report back to the State government for further action.
Governor Ugwuanyi further conveyed the state government’s sincere condolences to the families that lost their loved ones as a result of the adulterated petroleum product.
The statement equally empathized with the victims who suffered any form of bodily injury or loss of property arising from the unfortunate situation.
He disclosed that the state government was deeply saddened by the reports of fatalities and grievous bodily injuries resulting from the sale of adulterated petroleum products in Nsukka and Igbo-Etiti Local Government Areas of the state.
