Edo Petroleum Taskforce inaugurates coordinators in LGAs

In a renewed effort to enhance regulatory oversight and restore order in the petroleum sector, the Chairman of the Edo State Petroleum Taskforce, Engr. Daniel Usifoh, has formally inaugurated taskforce teams across all 18 Local Government Areas of the state.

The inauguration ceremony, which brought together key stakeholders in the sector, including the Vice Chairman and Operational Officer of the Taskforce, marked a crucial step in enforcing compliance and combating illegal petroleum activities across Edo State.

As part of the ceremony, coordinators and deputy coordinators were appointed for each of the three senatorial districts, alongside the unveiling of coordinators and deputies for all the local government councils in the state.

In his address to the appointees, Engr. Usifoh charged them to approach their responsibilities with integrity, vigilance, and a deep sense of duty. 

He stressed that their role is pivotal to the successful implementation of Governor Monday Okpebholo’s broader agenda to reform and sanitise all sectors in Edo State, especially the petroleum industry.

“The people of Edo State deserve to consume safe and quality petroleum products,” Usifoh said. 

“When Edo people are happy with what they consume, the Governor is happy too. We will put an end to the circulation of bad products, and those responsible will be brought to book.”

He further emphasised that the newly established taskforce would not only monitor the quality of products but also ensure transparency and accountability across the supply and distribution chain in the sector.

The initiative is expected to significantly improve service delivery, protect consumers, promote best practices, and reinforce the rule of law in petroleum-related activities across the state.