NOA launches campaign against scooping petrol from crashed tankers in Akwa Ibom

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NOA launches campaign against scooping petrol from crashed tankers in Akwa Ibom

National Orientation Agency, NOA, has cautioned Akwa Ibom residents against scooping petrol from crashed tankers over attendant risks.

Addressing Journalists in Uyo on Monday, Mkpoutom Mkpoutom, the Director of the Agency in the state warned that scooping petrol was not only stealing but was fraught with dangers.

He said, “several Nigerians have lost their lives in many parts of the country after scooping petrol from tankers that were involved in crashes.

“Though the crashes have not happened in Akwa Ibom State, we want to be proactive by advising people to stop scooping and stealing what does not belong to them.

“We are telling Akwa Ibom people that if it ever happens, please don’t go there. Immediately, you see the product flowing from the tanker, run for your dear life.”

He also warned against the indiscriminate location of gas stations in residential areas, saying that it poses danger to the people and urged operators to abide by the guidelines provided by the government.

Mkpoutom lauded the Akwa Ibom State government over the prompt response to the recent outbreak of Cholera reported in Emeroke community in Eastern Obolo council area, saying the response has brought the outbreak under control.

Advising people to report any outbreak of disease to the health officials to enable immediate response, he said it was the quick intervention by the State Government that checked the further spread of the disease.