Oshiomhole Sacks Petroleum C’ttee Chairman

Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has terminated the appointment of the Chairman of the state Petroleum Monitoring Committee, Mr. Soni Idahagbon for negligence and dereliction of duty.

According to the statement released in Benin today by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Peter Okhiria, other members of the Committee have also been suspended. They will however undergo screening before being reconsidered for re-engagement.

Meanwhile, the Governor has warned petroleum dealers in the state that they stand the risk of their land being revoked if they do not return to the official price of petroleum products.

Mr. Idahagbon is requested to hand over all government property in his possession to the Permanent Secretary, (Administration) Government House within 24 hours, the statement added.