Petroleum Tanker Drivers Embark on Strike
The Petroleum Tanker Drivers Association have decided to stop the
lifting of fuel from petroleum depots across the country.
The body leadership sent out a stern warning to its members to stop
lifting petrol from all depot.
"Comrades/unit chairmen/executives, you are directed to suspend all
loading activities in all the depots as from Monday, 18th of May.
There will be severe sanctions for any chairman/others that does not
comply." the message sent to the members of the association read.
No reason was stated. However industry players say the tanker drivers
are protesting the non-payment of their transportation fees owed them
by the oil marketers. The oil marketers in turn claim they cannot pay
the tanker drivers because of the N200 billion subsidy arrears owed to
them by the federal government.
lifting of fuel from petroleum depots across the country.
The body leadership sent out a stern warning to its members to stop
lifting petrol from all depot.
"Comrades/unit chairmen/executives, you are directed to suspend all
loading activities in all the depots as from Monday, 18th of May.
There will be severe sanctions for any chairman/others that does not
comply." the message sent to the members of the association read.
No reason was stated. However industry players say the tanker drivers
are protesting the non-payment of their transportation fees owed them
by the oil marketers. The oil marketers in turn claim they cannot pay
the tanker drivers because of the N200 billion subsidy arrears owed to
them by the federal government.
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