By Pleasure Akinsanya
Stakeholders within the petroleum sector have been referred to as upon to prioritise security and keep away from impatience as enterprise actions enhance in the direction of the tip of the yr.
Dr Akinyemi Atilola, Ogun Coordinator, Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Abeokuta Discipline Workplace, made the decision throughout a stakeholders’ sensitisation programme in Abeokuta on Thursday.
The Information Company of Nigeria (NAN) stories that the programme is themed “Impatience in Petroleum Provide and Distribution Operations: Assessing the Dangers and Risks Forward of the Festive Season”.
He famous that the end-of-year interval was usually characterised by heightened demand for petroleum merchandise, lengthy queues, elevated industrial actions and strain on operators.
“Annually, this era brings its peculiar challenges: the push to satisfy supply targets, strain from clients, lengthy queues, and in some circumstances, panic shopping for and unsafe storage.
“Sadly, these pressures typically result in unsafe practices, accidents, product losses, and even lack of lives.
“Right this moment’s engagement is, due to this fact, designed to sensitise and remind all stakeholders, entrepreneurs, tanker drivers, LPG sellers, depot operators, and safety companies of the necessity to train restraint, preserve self-discipline, and prioritise security above revenue or pace,” he stated.
In keeping with him, security and compliance stay shared obligations, including that the NMDPRA objective is to attain 100 per cent compliance and 0 accident price throughout Ogun and past.
“We consider that collective vigilance and endurance could make this season accident-free in Ogun State and past.
“Our key message is: allow us to decelerate and act safely. Impatience can price lives, the surroundings and investments,” he stated.
NAN stories that Mr Chibuzo Akubueze, an engineer and Head, Well being, Security, Setting and Neighborhood (HSEC), NMDPRA Abeokuta, delivered a presentation titled “Security on Roads and Expressways”.
Akubueze recognized human error as a significant reason for tanker crashes, accounting for about 85 per cent of incidents.
He famous that different contributing components embody mechanical failures, overloading, poor street infrastructure, harsh climate situations and non-compliance with security laws.
He burdened the necessity for steady coaching, defensive driving, common car checks, strict monitoring to forestall drug use, and ample relaxation for drivers as security measures.
The security professional, nevertheless, referred to as for stronger collaboration amongst NMDPRA, FRSC, TRACE, IPMAN, PTD, MOMAN and different important stakeholders to curb tanker-related incidents.
In his goodwill message, the Deputy Director, Ogun State Fireplace Service, Mr Adebambo Adesanya, suggested the NMDPRA to organise coaching classes for tanker drivers to boost their emergency response capability.
Adesanya urged drivers to equip their autos with useful fireplace extinguishers and prioritise carefulness, good well being and focus whereas on the street.
He appealed to tanker drivers to keep away from extreme journeys pushed by the push to earn cash throughout festive durations, warning that such practices compromise security.
Additionally, Mr Abdullahi Bala, the Assistant Director of the Weights and Measures Division, Federal Ministry of Trade, Commerce and Funding, inspired stakeholders to remain vigilant and uphold street security requirements.
He urged them to “say one thing once they see one thing”, particularly once they observe practices that violate oil and gasoline laws or endanger public security.
Mr Adebayo Badekale, a participant and Chairman of the Unbiased Petroleum Entrepreneurs Affiliation of Nigeria (IPMAN), Lagos Chapter, counseled NMDPRA for the seminar.
He famous that it was essential for bettering security within the petroleum enterprise and that stakeholders had learnt beneficial classes and higher understood their roles and areas of jurisdiction.
“All we’ve got learnt right here right now can be taken again residence to profit different members,” he stated. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
Edited by Moses Solanke
