Following the importation of adulterated fuel into the nation, which has triggered major scarcity of the Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, in many cities, some stakeholders have contacted the Federal Government to bear the obligation by compensating those whose lorries, generators and other valuables were harmed.

DAILY POST remembers that over 100 million liters of fuel recently imported into the country, were said to be adulterated, consisting of high methanol quantities above Nigeria’s spec.

The development resulted in long queues at fuel stations in significant cities across the nation. President Muhammadu Buhari had required comprehensive investigation into the matter to reveal personalities involved in the importation.

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, and other associated agencies had blamed the regrettable advancement on the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC.

The NNPC Group Managing Director, Mele Kyari shifted the blame on four oil business: MRS, Emadeb, Brittania-U, Oando and Duke Oil.

With the exception of Duke Oil, the other three accused business have all in composing, denied the accusation, hence developing more confusion in the drive to unmask carriers of the bad fuel.

DAILY POST’s finding revealed that some vehicles, particularly in the nation’s capital are currently parking up following the effects of the substandard imported fuel.

A taxi driver, Mr Andrew Nwoye, who spoke to our reporter, said the fuel pump of his cars and truck got harmed 2 days back after the automobile taken in much of the hazardous fuel.

“I simply woke up on Thursday and found that my automobile could not start. I did everything I could in my own little understanding however it was still not reacting up until I called an expert who notified me that my fuel pump has concerns.

“This government has actually killed us. I’m sure that if not for their bad fuel, my lorry would have been undamaged. Apart from the fuel pump, I have actually invested a great deal of money on fixing the car, including my generator”.

A tricycle (Keke napep) chauffeur, Mr Ayuba also said himself and others have been servicing their cars more often than prior to considering that the fuel problems started.

“I simply discovered recently that my ‘Keke’ does not sound effectively like previously; I was encouraged to service it two days ago and the very same thing has actually started again,” he regreted.

Another industrial driver, Amos Akogwu informed our reporter that he has deserted his automobile which he referred to as his only source of income in a mechanic town due to several faults emanating from the adulterated fuel.

Some stakeholders who spoke with DAILY POST on Sunday, said that the Federal Government need to compensate Nigerians for the damage triggered by the bad fuel.

The National Coordinator of the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko said there is need for the oil importers to participate in “positive dialogues with federal government and the victims of their bad fuel on issues of settlements to stave off substantial legal damages that might turn up if the victims are forced to go to court”.

He called on the Federal Government, to as a matter of importance, work out and enforce organized payments of damages presently arising from making use of the harmful fuel by Nigerians, adding that “the defaulting companies should be dragged to court by the federal government if they stop working to compensate their victims”.

Likewise, the President General of the Coalition of Southern and Middle Belt Youth Leaders Assembly, COSMBYLA, Goodluck Egwu Ibem told DAILY POST that the Federal Government should be held responsible for the damages caused by the adulterated fuel.

Ibem, who said the government must either pay for the repairing of the damaged lorries or change them with brand-new ones, stated those associated with the importation of the subpar fuel need to be arrested and prosecuted.

He said, “The Federal Government should take full responsibility for the damages being brought on by the bad fuel. They can’t blame anybody due to the fact that it is their responsibility to import the product.

“The Federal Government, through the NNPC, must pay damages for the havoc their actions triggered Nigerians; the government officials should be forced to pay the amount Nigerians used to repair their cars, or better still, the FG must change those automobiles to reduce the suffering imposed on the owners.

“We also desire those associated with these criminal activities to be arrested and prosecuted, while those that require to be sacked or suspended should be provided appropriate punishment for their actions”.

Efforts by DAILY POST to talk to Kyari, NNPC manager for talk about the advancement, proved abortive the other day, even as Mike Mukwuzi, of the NNPC media system, could not take his calls.