Expert warns of adulterated gas in Ogun State
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Daily Post
Nigerian energy expert Shina Luwoye warns of the continued diversion and adulteration of petroleum products, as well as dangerous practices involving domestic gas in Ogun State. He cites several road corridors as centres of clandestine activities, according to Daily Post Nigeria.
Chief Shina Luwoye, a Nigerian leader in the oil and gas sector, warned on Thursday in Abeokuta about the activities of groups involved in the diversion and adulteration of petroleum products, as well as dangerous practices involving domestic gas in Ogun State. He notably cited the Ogere corridor, the Ijebu-Ode axis for products transported northwards and the Ore stretch for supplies coming from the Dangote Refinery towards the east and central south-west, reports Daily Post.
Luwoye explained that tanker drivers cooperate with criminal elements in neighbouring communities to siphon off and alter products in transit. He added that transport unions sometimes cover for reported members, while communities are aware of these practices without public authorities always being informed, according to Daily Post.
Regarding domestic gas, the official warned against the use of expired or compromised LPG cylinders, which could cause explosions. He called on the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), the body responsible for standards in Nigeria, to authorise and empower private operators to help reduce this risk, reports Daily Post.
