The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on petroleum and other union matters, Comrade Peter Nwosu, has advised prospective investors wishing to set up petrol or gas stations within the State to ensure that they secure necessary approvals from the relevant agencies before embarking on the construction of such stations.
He gave the advice shortly after inspecting an ongoing construction of a petrol station in Oba Idemili South Local government area alongside the Chairman of the State Physical Planning Board, Mr Chike Maduekwe.
Comrade Nwosu frowned at the attitude of some investors who embarked on the construction of petrol or gas stations upon receiving the approval of the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), without recourse to relevant government agencies.
This, he said, has made the state government demolish petrol stations, which fall below the safety requirements aimed at protecting the environment and lives of the citizenry from the hazards associated with the indiscriminate sitting of petrol and gas stations across the state.
The Chairman of the State Physical Planning Board who collaborated the statement reaffirmed that the government will not hesitate to discipline citizens who flout its directives on embarking on some structures without approval.