Kaduna State Governor, Mall. Nasir El-Rufai has ordered the closure of all gas refill stations located within residential areas in the state.
After giving the order today Monday 6th of January 2020, the governor pleaded with the resident to report such gas outlets to government for quick action.
Omokoshaban learned that the governor order that gas refill outlet should be relocated to industrial base layout, after visiting scene of Saturday’s gas explosion at Sabon Tasha, Kaduna.
“It is most unfortunate that this incident has happened. It is further proof and evidence that this is high risk activity that should not be allowed to be located in residential areas.
He said “We will relocate them, we will give them land in industrial areas where adequate precautions to prevent things like this will be put in place.
“But for now, we have to get all these gas refilling plants within the metropolis and towns relocated. We are mapping all of them. For now they are shut down,
“You should report to Kaduna Environmental Protection Agency (KASUPDA) so that measures can be taken to chase them out.
“While the person might be doing it for money, but you will be the victims. So report to KASUPDA or KEPA or write directly to me. It is my duty to ensure that everyone is safe,.
“In residential areas like this, it is not acceptable to have this kind of facility, we have already given directives that all such outlet should be shut down,”.
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