The creation of a task committee to handle issues with inhabitants of the state being unable to get petroleum products has been approved by Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau.
Prof. Danladi Atu, Secretary to the State Government, announced the approval.
The task group would keep an eye on how petroleum products were sold and how much they cost in the state, according to a statement released by Dr. Makut Macham, a spokeswoman for Lalong, on Thursday in Jos.
He continued by saying that it would also ensure availability, especially during the holiday season, and enforce compliance by the marketers with the agreed pricing structure for the products.
According to Macham, the task force would also ensure that petroleum products designated for Plateau were not diverted to neighbouring states.
“The task force has also been mandated to apprehend violators and ensure that they are punished according to extant laws.
“The task force is to be chaired by the Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, with membership comprising of Commissioners for Science and Technology, Environment and Urban Development.
Other members of the task force include representatives of the Nigeria Police, DSS, NSCDC, Operation Rainbow, NUPRC, NUPENG and Independent Petroleum Marketers of Nigeria (IPMAN).