Reps summon minister over fuel scarcity

The House of Representatives on Tuesday summoned the Minister of Petroleum Resources over the nationwide scarcity of the Premium Motor Spirit also known as petrol.

The resolution of the House followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance moved by the member representing Makarfi/Kudan Federal Constituency, Shehu Ajilo at the resumption of plenary on Tuesday.

President Bola Tinubu is the Minister of Petroleum Resources while Heineken Lokpobiri is the Minister of State (Petroleum Resources). The lawmakers did not however indicate if it was Tinubu or Lokpobiri that was summoned.

The Minister is expected to brief the lawmakers on the fuel crisis and measures to address same.

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