Local government chairman slumps, dies on fuel queue
Story by Jane AISO
Oluwatuyi Olasoji chairman of Nigerian Union of Local Government Employee, in Akure South local government of Ondo State, died few days after collapsing while waiting to buy fuel.
According to reports, the deceased slumped last week at a filling station in the state capital and was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre in Owo.
He was said to have undergone a surgery but unfortunately died on Monday.
The persistent fuel scarcity in the country and long queues at filling stations have worsened traffic conditions, with many people stranded at bus stops due to doubled transport fares
READ ALSO: Man slumps, dies inside banking hall in Delta
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) claimed that the current fuel scarcity was expected to “subside in a few days as more stations recalibrate and begin selling PMS.
According to the NNPCL, “The market has been deregulated, meaning that petrol prices are now determined by market forces rather than by the government or NNPC Ltd.
“Additionally, the exchange rate plays a significant role in influencing these prices.”
On the commencement of lifting PMS from the Dangote Refinery, the company said that it was awaiting the September 15th timeline provided by the Refinery.
READ ALSO: Zamfara LG commission boss Yandoto slumps, dies during ex-Gov Yarima’s daughter’s wedding
Proofreading by Gift Luckson, Editor at Neptune Prime.
Follow the Neptune Prime channel on
WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va74ZvU2v1IqKByXoX3
Do you have breaking news, interview request, opinion, suggestion, or want your event covered? Email us at neptuneprime2233@gmail.com
Follow the Neptune Prime channel on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va74ZvU2v1IqKByXoX3d
Do you have breaking news, interview request, opinion, suggestion, or want your event covered? Email us at neptuneprime2233@gmail.com
