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  • FG urged to halt persistent fuel crises

    FG urged to halt persistent fuel crises

    The Federal Government has been urged to proffer immediate solution to the lingering fuel crises in the country.

    A rights activist and media entrepreneur, Idris Usman in a statement in Lagos, said  lack of urgent solution poses serious danger ahead.

    “The current situation is nothing short of a national emergency. The fuel scarcity has led to an unprecedented crisis, with far-reaching consequences for ordinary Nigerians.

    ” The scarcity has resulted in exorbitant prices, with PMS selling for over ₦1,000 per liter on the black market, making it inaccessible to the average citizen. 

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    “Skyrocketing transportation costs, making it impossible for people to commute to work, school, or access essential services, Stagnant salaries, while the cost of living continues to rise, leaving many Nigerians struggling to survive, Widespread suffering, with the most vulnerable members of society, including the elderly, children, and those living with disabilities, bearing the brunt of the crisis.

    “I urge the President and Federal Government to take heed of this warning and act swiftly to address the situation. The fate of our nation hangs in the balance, and the time for action is now,” he said

  • Fuel scarcity hit Osun as Independent marketers sell N900/ltr

    Fuel scarcity hit Osun as Independent marketers sell N900/ltr

    Fuel scarcity has gripped Osogbo, the capital of Osun State, with independent marketers now selling petrol at prices as high as N900 per litre.

    Observations by The Nation on Sunday, August 18, revealed that many fuel stations have shut down, while the few that remain open are selling fuel at rates between N850 and N900 per litre.

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    Long queues were seen at NNPC stations in Lameko and Abere, as well as at NIPCO stations in Ogo-Oluwa, Technical, and Lameco areas.

    The towns of Ilesa, Ile-Ife, and Ikirun are also facing fuel shortages, with queues forming at stations operated by major marketers.

  • Ship distributes fuel to ease scarcity

    Ship distributes fuel to ease scarcity

    The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) yesterday said petroleum products are being transported by ship to depots across the nation to expedite nationwide distribution to address the ongoing fuel scarcity in parts of the country.

    Its Chief Executive Officer, Farouk Ahmed, disclosed this to reporters after meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja.

    Ahmed explained that the recent disruptions in fuel supply were due to safety concerns caused by rough seas, which suspended ship-to-ship transfer operations and flooding in Lagos, which hindered truck loading and movement.

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    Despite these challenges, Ahmed assured that the country has a 20-day fuel sufficiency, comprising 12 days offshore and eight days onshore.

    He emphasised that the authority is working to transfer the offshore stock to onshore depots, which will alleviate the scarcity.

    The movement of fuel products by ships to depots in other parts of the country is expected to fast-track the buildup of onshore stock, ensuring a comfortable supply of fuel nationwide.

  • Wàhálà epo bẹntiróòlù tún le koko síi káàkíri orílèèdè yìí

    Wàhálà epo bẹntiróòlù tún le koko síi káàkíri orílèèdè yìí

    Johnson Akinpẹlu

    Awọn agba bọ, wọn ni kaka ko san lara iya ajẹ, ṣe lo n fojoojumọ bi obinrin jọ, bẹẹ lọrọ epo bẹnntiroolu to ti da wahala silẹ kaakiri orileede yii ṣe ri, nitori titi di akoko taa n kọ iroyin yii, ṣe lawọn eeyan si n foju winna iṣoro yii.

    Bo tilẹ jẹ pe lati nnkan bi ọsẹ mẹta sẹyin ni awọn to n ta epo naa ti ko wahala bawọn araalu, ṣugbọn ti ọjọ Aiku, Sannde, titi di akoko yii lo waa lagbara ju, nitori bawọn eeyan ko ṣe rii ra ati pe awọn ti wọn tiẹ raa gan-an ọwọngogo ni wọn n ta fun wọn.

    Iwadii fi ye wa pe ọpọ awọn ti wọn n ta epo ọhun ni wọn mọ-ọn-mọ gbe pamọ ti wọn ko fẹẹ taa, tawọn to si n ta ta a ni ẹẹdẹgbẹrin si ẹgbẹrin naira, nitori ele gọbọi ti wọn  jẹ lori ẹ.

    Niluu Abuja,ẹẹdẹgbẹrin din naira mẹwaa si ẹẹgbẹrin Naira, ni wọn n taa bẹẹ lawọn kan si wa lawọn ile epo ọhun, ti wọn n ta ju bẹẹ lọ. Bẹẹ lo si jẹ pe ṣe lawọn ile epo yii nipinlẹ Eko ati Abuja n yi ọwọ mita wọn si owo gọbọi yii.

    Ẹdun ọkan lo jẹ pe  ajọ kan to n ri si bi tita bẹntiroolu iyẹn ”Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority” wọn ko ri wọn tabi tiẹ gburo wọn lati dẹkun awọn to n ko idaamu bawọn araalu lori ọwọngogo yii.

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    Gbogbo igbesẹ oniroyin wa lati ba ọkan ninu awọn oṣiṣẹ yii ti Ọgbẹni Farouk Ahmed, jẹ adari fun lo ja si pabo. Kaka bẹẹ nnkan ta n gbọ  lati ileeṣẹ to n rọ epo lorileede yii iyẹn NNPCL ni pe epo bẹntiroolu to wa nilẹ, eyi to to biliọọnu kan abọ, ti wọn si le lo laarin oṣu kan lo wa.

    Bẹẹ nileeṣẹ to n ja epo naa sọ pe miliọnu lọna ọọdunrun epo pẹntiroolu lawọn si ja fawọn to n ta lọjọ Iṣẹgun Tusidee ati Wẹsidee, ọsẹ yii. Ṣugbọn pẹlu gbogbo eleyii, ariwo ko si epo ni wọn n pa kaakiri.

    Bo tilẹ jẹ pe ṣe lawọn makẹta elepo ti wọn jẹ aladaani  naa ti sọ pe ko si ootọ ninu ọrọ ti wọn sọ pe wọn gbe epo pamọ fawọn araalu lati ta ni ọwọn gogo. Oṣiṣẹ NNPCL sọ pe iṣẹ tawọn ni lati pese epo kawọn si gbe fun alagbata.

    Niileeṣẹ epo NNPCL, to wa ni Eko, ṣe lawọn ero to fẹẹ ra epo pọ ti wọn si to de ọgọrun ibusọ ibi ti wọn ti n ta a. Ẹẹdgbẹta le ni kọbọ mejidinlogun naira ni wọn n taa. Wahala to waye yii lo fawọn alaratunta ti wọn pe ni ‘Black Market’ laaye lati jere gọbọi. Ẹgbẹrun kan naira si Ẹgbẹrun kan ati igba naira lawọn n ta ti wọn.

    Clement Isong to jẹ akọwe ẹgbẹ awọn MEMAN, to nii ṣe pẹlu ọrọ bẹntiroolu sọ ni tiẹ pe ohun ko gbọ rara pe awọn ọmọ ẹgbẹ oun gbe epo pamọ ati pe ki lo de ti wọn fi le ṣe bẹẹ? Bẹẹ naa ni aarẹ ẹgbẹ elepo aladaani,IPMAN, Abubakar Maigandi, sẹ pe awọn ọmọ ẹgbẹ oun ko le gbe epo pamọ.

    O ni nigba tawọn ọmọ ẹgbẹ oun mọ pe bi wọn ba ṣe ta epo si ni wọn yoo ri ere nibẹ, wọn ko le dasa ẹ lati gbe epo pamọ.  

    Ṣugbọn iwadii kan to tun tẹ wa lọwọ ni pe ọpọ ile ifọpo  lo ti gbẹ latinu oṣu kejila ọdun to kọja. Gẹgẹ bi ọrọ ti  Ọgbẹni Akin Akinrinade, to jẹ alaga  IPMAN, fun ẹkun Satelite, Ejigbo,sọ, o sọ pe igba tawọn gba epo gbẹyin ni oṣu kejila ọdun to kọja.

    O ni lati ọdọ aladaani lawọn ti n ri epo ti wọn n ta gba, o ni ka ni wọn fawọn ni lati ile ifọpo, awọn ko ba ni ọpọ epo bẹntiroolu jantiẹrẹ. O waa sọ pe gbogbo ọna ni wọn n gba lati yọwọ IPMAN kuro lawo okoowo yii.

  • Fuel queues will fizzle out soon – Reps

    Fuel queues will fizzle out soon – Reps

    The House of Representatives, has reassured that the long queues at filling stations in the country, will soon fizzle out soon.

    Rep. Ikenga Ugochinyere, Chairman, Petroleum Downstream said this at a joint news conference in Abuja on Wednesday.

    “We hereby express our concerns over the temporary presence of fuel queues in petrol stations across the country.

    “However, we are convinced that this is temporary based on our investigation, and in a couple of days, we shall get over it,” he said.
    Flanked by Rep. Henry Okojie, the Chairman, Petroleum Midstream, Ugochinyere said that investigations had revealed that the scarcity was artificial.
    “We have discovered that there is availability of petrol products. We have it on good authority that we have in our storage facilities at least, about 1.5 billion liters of petrol,” he said.

    He said that 1.5 billion liters can last for 30 days.

    “We have gotten assurances from the regulators in the distribution value chain that these bottlenecks have been cleared. In the course of this public holiday, more grounds will be covered.

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    “From our findings, the issues that necessitated the disruptions that led to the appearance of fuel queues in petrol stations have been cleared.

    They said that it would take a few more days for things to return to normalcy, while calling on Nigerians not to panic over this development.

    “We have gotten assurances from the regulators and the unions that these challenges will be cleared in a few days,” he said.
    Ugochinyere added: “It will require more time, like two to three days, for products to be distributed to all stations nationwide.

    “As a committee that is charged with downstream and midstream oversight, we have been monitoring this development.”

    (NAN)

  • Fuel scarcity planned to set Nigerians against Tinubu, says group

    Fuel scarcity planned to set Nigerians against Tinubu, says group

    …calls for sacking of Kyari

    The Tinubu/Shettima Mandate Actualization Group has called for the sack of the Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kolo Kyari over the current fuel scarcity. 

    The group argued that the scarcity of the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at a time when Nigerians were still struggling to adjust to the removal of the fuel subsidy, was a plan to set the citizens against the President Bola Tinubu-led government.

    In a statement issued on Monday, April 29, and jointly signed by the President and Secretary of the group; Abiodun Abdulrazaq and Aliyu Muhammad respectively, it said that, the Kyari led-NNPCL was fully notified of the ongoing turnaround maintenance of the refineries in Europe, which it said is responsible for the scarcity currently experienced.

    It however said that the NNPCL ought to have stocked a large volume of fuel that will sustain Nigerians throughout this dark period.

    The group said: “The Tinubu/Shettima Mandate Actualization Group has noted with grave concern the unjustifiable fuel scarcity that is biting hard in most parts of Nigeria, which has continued to generate anti-Tinubu and APC commentaries, thereby putting our party in an extremely bad light.

    “The scarcity is coming at a time when Nigerians are still struggling to adjust to the reality of the Petroleum Motor Spirit subsidy removal and depreciation of the Naira, which has resulted in a general increase in the prices of goods. Despite the recent appreciation of the Naira, marketers have refused to cut down the prices of their products.

    “The ongoing scarcity will certainly add to the burden of inflation as the cost of transportation has already risen by over 100% in the areas assessed. The resultant effect will lead to hunger in the land as most families can no longer fend for themselves. 

    “We are particularly sad that the Mele Kolo Kyari-led NNPCL, which is the sole importer of the product promised Nigerians that the Port Harcourt Refinery would be ready in March 2024, the month has come and gone. The Nigerian Senate, disturbed by the plights of Nigerians visited the Refinery for inspection and informed Nigerians that the facility would be ready by December. The inability of Kyari to meet up with the timeline of the revamping of the industry despite adequate funding ought to have resigned or be sacked, if we are serious as a country. 

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    “The ongoing Scarcity is attributed to the ongoing turnaround maintenance of refineries across Europe. This didn’t come without notice. A serious regulator or business ought to have stocked a large volume of products that will sustain Nigerians throughout this dark period. This, like other incidents, has proven the administrative weakness of Mr Kyari-led NNPCL.

    “We need to remind President Tinubu that Naira confiscation wasn’t the only strategy deployed by his adversaries in the last administration to frustrate his ambition, fuel scarcity was also a veritable tool deployed. For the significant part of 2022 through early 2023, Nigerians lived with the scourge of Scarcity, yet, we were convinced to mobilize our people to vote for you.

    “While Emefiele is facing the music of his actions and evil against Nigerians, we are sad that Mr President decided to reward Mele Kyari with an extended appointment. How can one man cause your ambassadors, your compatriots who love, trust and respect you to want to go against you?

    “Given these circumstances, one is compelled to ask if Mr President believes Nigerians are second fiddle to Mele Kyari. It is on the strength of the above that we wish to call on Mr President to urgently sack and investigate the activities of Mr Kyari-led NNPCL to build Nigeria’s trust in government.

    “If this problem is not resolved in 7 days, we will have no option but to call Nigerians out to peacefully occupy our streets until normalcy and enduring solutions are preferred in the oil and gas sector and continue to call for sack, arrest and investigation of Kyari for subjecting millions of Nigerians to undeserving sufferings,” the group said.

  • Fuel: Distribution normalising after Sallah holidays

    Fuel: Distribution normalising after Sallah holidays

    The distribution of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) known as fuel is gradually normalising as most fuel stations in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have started dispensing the product.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that long queues were seen at most fuel stations due to scarcity of the product earlier in the week before and during the Sallah holidays.

    The development inconvenienced motorists, as they had to queue for hours to get fuel.

    NAN, however, reports that the situation is improving as many fuel stations are now selling the product
    though with long queues, except for a few due to lack of supply

    A NAN Correspondent who went round the town on Saturday, reports that the queues are gradually disappearing.

    The independent marketers sell between N640 to N690 per litre, while the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) Retail Outlets maintain its pump price of N617 per litre.

    In the city centre, many stations including Cornoil and TotalEnergies, Opposite NNPC Ltd. Towers, TotalEnergies, Wuse, Zone 3, and all the NNPC Ltd. Retail Outlets including its Mega station were seen dispensing fuel without queues.

    In Kubwa Axis, NIPCO fuel station at Kubwa second gate and Rainoil at Gwarimpa entrance were seen dispensing fuel with just few vehicles on queue.

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    However, many fuel stations along the Kubwa express way were not dispensing the product.

    Along the Nyanya-Keffi Highway, both Shema fuel stations and MRS at AYA were seen dispensing the product, while JENEP, Fuel Smart, KODPEM, Bormi, AP, NIPCO and Shafa at Nyanya-Karshi Road were also seen selling.

    Some of the motorists, who spoke to NAN said they were not sure of what caused the initial scarcity, adding that it could be attributed to the Salah celebration or mere hoarding.

    The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) did not respond to text messages sent to it by NAN.

    But there are indications that the scarcity was caused by the Sallah holiday, as most petroleum tanker drivers went on break to observe Eid-el-Fitr.

    (NAN)

  • Illegal fuel bunker   

    Illegal fuel bunker   

    • Navy arrests five operating the ‘family business’ under an unregistered company

    Last Tuesday was bad for another syndicate that operates an illegal bunker where they store diesel. Operatives of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Beecroft reportedly went to the apartment where the illegal business was taking place upon credible intelligence and discovered the illegality going on there.

    Commodore Rafiu Oladejo, Commander of (NNS) Beecroft said five suspects were subsequently arrested at the building at 3, Silverbird Road, Ilasan, Lekki, Lagos. The suspects were said to be operating the depot under an unregistered company, Ahmed Ariyo and Sons Nigeria Limited. Oladejo said Ariyo, two sisters and other suspects were running the illegal family business in a residential area without caring for the safety of others.

    Hear him: “It’s worrisome that an apartment of this nature is serving as an illegal fuel depot undermining the economic and security implications on lives and properties.

    “Eight tanks of 50,000 storage capacity each were kept in the compound with cumulatively 57,000 litres of AGO in them’’, he said, adding that a truck there had 7,000 litres while a white TM bus had 30 jerry cans of 50 litres, totalling 1,500 litres of AGO with an estimated market value of N89,000,000.

    That is not all. “There were 400 jerry cans and 13 drums carefully stocked inside another TM bus as well as in the compound’’. In all, it was learnt that the estimated worth of all the storage facilities should they contain AGO to full capacity was N500 million.

    Commodore Oladejo said preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects got the products through pipeline vandalism and illegal vendors along the coastline. The suspects and products were handed over to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for further investigation and possible prosecution.

    This is not the first time that such illegal businesses were being detected, and there is nothing to suggest that it would be the last, given the determination of those involved to take any risk, including endangering the lives and properties of others, in their quest for illicit wealth.

    There are procedures for genuine investors who want to invest in the oil sector. But people like Ahmed Ariyo, who is said to be the leader of the syndicate, are not ready to take that route apparently because they lack the capacity to run the business. So, they want to take the shorter route by bypassing all the processes and tampering with oil pipelines, thereby getting free fuel that they sell to make money with little or no investment.

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    We have had similar discoveries in Abuja in2017 ad Lagos, in 2020.

    One thread that runs through these cases is credible intelligence. Hear Maikanti Baru, the Group Managing Director of the then Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on the Abuja discovery: “We got an intelligence report of these mini depots and as you can see, these golf cars that are supposed to have 40 litres have tanks that can take 200 liters of petrol.” What this tells Nigerians is that they should be alert wherever they are. When they see something, they should say something. Security agents are not spirits; they cannot be omnipresent. It is when people are alive to their civic responsibilities by reporting unusual things that they notice that security agents can then follow up.

    So many people had paid for keeping mum when they should have said something. The illegal fuel businesses had caused several fire incidents in different parts of the country, with many victims maimed and disfigured permanently; some did not even live to tell the story. Properties that several people spent their entire lives to acquire have gone with some of the infernos that had occurred from these illegal fuel depots and businesses.

    Not only that, the illegal activities of these unscrupulous persons have caused and continue to cause the country a lot of money, either directly through fuel theft or indirectly through repair of fuel pipes that they rupture before having access to the fuel. We can do without such hemorrhage.

    We commend the whistleblowers that blew the lid off the cans of these illegal businesses. Other Nigerians should emulate them in the interest of all.

    We also urge the appropriate agencies of government to ensure the perpetrators of these illegal activities are duly prosecuted so they could get their due punishment and thereby serve as lesson to others who might want to go into the same illegal business.

  • 15 effective ways to manage fuel consumption during economic hardship

    15 effective ways to manage fuel consumption during economic hardship

    As of January 2024, the average price of gasoline in Nigeria was N668.30 per liter.

    Since the hike in fuel petrol price, Nigerians have been seeking for means to economise the use of petrol, especially for those driving a car.

    During economic hardships, managing fuel efficiently becomes crucial to reduce expenses and maintain financial stability. 

    Implementing the below listed fuel management tips can help individuals and businesses navigate economic hardships by reducing fuel costs and increasing overall efficiency.

    Here are 15 effective fuel management tips to economising fuel:

    1. Regular vehicle maintenance:
    Ensure your vehicle is well-maintained with regular tune-ups, oil changes, and air filter replacements. A well-maintained vehicle operates more efficiently and consumes less fuel.

    2. Air Conditioning usage:
    Use air conditioning sparingly as it can increase fuel consumption. When driving at lower speeds, consider opening windows for ventilation.

    3. Proper tire maintenance:
    Keep tires properly inflated and aligned. Under-inflated tires increase fuel consumption, so check and maintain the correct tire pressure regularly.

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    4. Drive smoothly:
    Avoid aggressive driving behaviors such as rapid acceleration and sudden braking. Smooth driving helps optimize fuel efficiency.

    5. Limit idling time:
    Turn off your engine when idling for an extended period. Idling consumes fuel without providing any mileage.

    6. Consolidate trips:
    Plan your errands efficiently to combine multiple trips into one. This reduces overall mileage and saves fuel.

    7. Use public transportation:
    Explore public transportation options whenever possible. Public transit can be more fuel-efficient and cost-effective than individual vehicle usage.

    8. Choose fuel-efficient vehicles:
    If you have the option, choose a fuel-efficient vehicle when purchasing or renting. Consider hybrids or electric vehicles for even greater fuel savings.

    9. Monitor fuel prices:
    Keep an eye on fuel prices and take advantage of lower prices by filling up when costs are more favorable.

    10. Lighten your load:
    Remove unnecessary items from your vehicle, as extra weight can decrease fuel efficiency. Only carry essentials to optimize fuel consumption.

    11. Plan routes:
    Plan your routes in advance to avoid traffic congestion and take the most direct path. Using GPS apps with real-time traffic updates can help you choose the best routes.

    12. Drive at optimal speeds:
    Driving at consistent, moderate speeds can improve fuel efficiency. Avoid excessive speeding, which can significantly reduce gas mileage.

    13. Use fuel-efficient driving Apps:
    Utilise smartphone apps that provide feedback on your driving habits and offer tips for improving fuel efficiency.

    14. Educate drivers:
    If you manage a fleet of vehicles, educate drivers on fuel-efficient driving practices. Offer incentives for fuel-saving achievements to encourage responsible behavior.

    15. Car pooling:
    Consider carpooling or ride-sharing with colleagues or neighbors. Sharing a ride reduces individual fuel consumption and lowers overall transportation costs.

  • Lumiere group launches enzyme fuel treatment

    Lumiere group launches enzyme fuel treatment

    Lumiere Group International (LGI) has launched an enzyme fuel treatment known as EcoBoost to the Nigerian markets.

    The launch of the product which was introduced into the country from Ghana, took place in Lagos on Monday during a red carpet event attended by eminent dignitaries from all walks of life.

    Following the emergence of EcoBoost, an enzyme fuel treatment that has the potentiality to clean and save fuel  in vehicle, generator tanks as well as  tanks of other machinery, fuel users would now begin to heave a sigh of relief from fuel scarcity, high cost, adulterated fuel crises as well as poor engine performance.

    Against the backdrop of the basic benefits of the product, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, expressed delight that the product would inspire value for the human race and a blessing to mankind.

    “We are unveiling this product for the benefit of economic privilege and value addition for the entire people of our dear country and the entire human race. It’s a blessing to mankind. Today, I hereby unveil the product,” Oba Ogunwusi said.

    The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and founder of Lumiere Group International, Gisele Dede Aklobessi, who was represented by Marketing and Sales Executive, Selina Brobbey,  said that EcoBoost had capacity to stabilise fuel for long time storage, improve engine performance, extend engine’s life and lower maintenance cost.

    “In a world where the demand for fuel is ever increasing, the need for sustainable solutions has never been more pressing. Our team, driven by a passion for environmental stewardship and technological advancement, has tirelessly worked to bring this fuel additive to Nigeria and greater part of Africa,” Aklobessi said.

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    “EcoBoost can save 30 percent of fuel when used. It can remove dirt from engine, clean it and help it to perform better like a brand new one,” she added.

    “EcoBoost enzyme fuel treatment is not your ordinary fuel additive, it is made of natural enzyme extracted from green plants made not only to maximise  fuel efficiency but also to minimise harmful emissions. It is a testament to  our dedication to environmental responsibility and our relentless pursuit of innovative solutions to address the challenges of our time. Using our additive is a small but powerful step towards a cleaner, more sustainable planet and we are proud to be at the forefront of this positive change,” Aklobessi stressed.

    EcoBoost had been a household name in fuel treatment concerns because it is marketed in America and has been satisfying users throughout the world since 1995.

     It is also marketed and distributed under the brand name “EcoBoost” in Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon and other African countries.

    The Director-General of Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Dr Ifeanyi Okeke, who was represented by his Special Adviser (S.A), Folasade, Aderoju, also expressed delight at the unveiling of Ecoboost in Nigeria.

    She noted that the Organisation did not hesitate to register it due to its confidence in the integrity and efficacy of the product.

    To ensure safety, reliability and sustainability, SON has awarded the product certificate for it’s sales in the Nigerian markets.

     “The product registration certificate is the procedure whereby products to be sold in Nigeria must have gone through the regulatory compliance for it to be certified and sold in the country. We are happy to learn about the product and see how it will contribute to the system in Nigeria,” she stressed.