{"id":143059,"date":"2024-08-16T21:50:09","date_gmt":"2024-08-16T20:50:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsdigest.ng\/?p=143059"},"modified":"2024-08-16T21:50:09","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T20:50:09","slug":"four-filling-states-sealed-in-akwa-ibom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thepublicpulse.ng\/?p=143059","title":{"rendered":"Four Filling Stations Sealed In Akwa-Ibom"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has taken action by sealing four filling stations and two gas plants in Eket, Akwaibom State.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This measure was taken due to the failure to renew licenses and inadequate maintenance.<\/p>\n<p>Ikechukwu Eseka, the NMDPRA Coordinator, disclosed this during an inspection of petrol stations in Uyo on Friday.<\/p>\n<p>The sealing actions, which were specifically targeted at facilities in Uyo, were prompted by issues related to expired licenses and poor maintenance practices.<\/p>\n<p>Eseka issued a warning to marketers about the risks of under-dispensing, hoarding, or diverting petroleum products.<\/p>\n<p>The NMDPRA is also actively monitoring facility maintenance to ensure compliance with safety and operational standards across the state.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has taken action by sealing four filling stations and two gas plants in Eket, Akwaibom State. 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