The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has said that it does not deal with adulterated petrol.
NNPCL Chief Corporate Communications Officer, OLUFEMI SONEYE, disclosed this in a statement he released to newsmen last night.
SONEYE also rejected a viral video showing a customer claiming to have bought adulterated fuel from an NNPC Retail outlet at Keffi Flyover in Nasarawa State.
The NNPCL has been entangled in controversies lately, arising from the increase in the price of petrol and the kick off of operations by the Dangote refinery.
The Presidency, under Bola Tinubu is maintaining that that the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) is a safer and more affordable alternative to petrol.
The Special Adviser to President BOLA TINUBU on Information and Strategy, BAYO ONANUGA, mentioned this on his X handle on Thursday, to allay fears among Nigerians.
His reaction is sequel to a report that the Malaysian government is planning to phase out natural gas-powered vehicles, by July 2025.
According to the presidential spokesperson, Malaysia’s transition away from costly, dirtier petrol and diesel was unsuccessful, unlike that of India, China, Iran, and Egypt.
Governor UMO ENO has solicited for cooperation and support from the Akwa Ibom People, to enable his administration work assiduously towards sustaining the momentum of development that the state is currently enjoying.
The Governor made the request during the commissioning of 13.6 kilometers Ikot Obio Offiong Enen Road in Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area.
Governor ENO, who was represented by his Deputy, Senator AKON EYAKENYI said supporting the Government on its projects, will motivate the spreading of more developmental projects across the state.
The Governor who reeled out several projects executed by his administration, promised to commission more by this time next year.
He lauded the people of Ikot Obio Offiong community for standing by the contractor to ensure the project is completed on time.
Governor ENO also appreciated the commissioner for works and fire service, Prof ENO IBANGA for the supervision oversight to ensure the ARISE Agenda as related to roads are well interpreted
“Little Fingers” is a Special Report on HIV infection amongst babies and children in the state, which is possible through Mother to child Transmission. Statistics speak to babies contracting the virus and having to take Antiretroviral drugs from infancy.
The report curated by Inspiration FM’s senior health correspondent; IMA DEM, shows how women living with the virus are looking away from a potent intervention – Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV – PMTCT, due to stigmatisation and discrimination. This is further increasing the number of new infections in the state and putting more infants at risk.
“Little Fingers” is simply advocating the Anti stigma and discrimination law in Akwa Ibom to improve the HIV epidemic control. It is believed that with safe spaces for infected persons and even persons not infected, Akwa Ibom can cut back on new infections.
Statistics show that about 12,000 new infections were recorded in 2023 alone, over 3,000 infants and children are on treatment in Akwa Ibom ( data obtained by ECEWS; an organisation providing treatment and care interventions), as the numbers could be more, and over 160,000 residents are currently on treatment. Also research carried by another organisation; CCCRN reflects that discriminatory attitudes towards Persons living with HIV – PLHIVs in Akwa Ibom is high, buttressing a report by the Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey – NDHS which reported that 61% of residents discriminate against infected persons.
Ending AIDS is the target, and part of the strategies to attain this is highlighted in this Special Report.
