Petroleum, Solid Mineral Marketers Taskforce, say no to looting, vandalisation of government properties

Noble Minds Initiative for the Discouragement of Vandalisation of Public Equipments, a non-political organisation, has condemned vandalisation of government properties in the country.

The organisation stated that efforts should be put in place by individuals, corporate organisations and non-governmental organisations across the country to ensure that the issue of vandalisation of public equipment comes to an end.

The Chairman of the organisation, Comrade Ikechukwu Chukwu at a press conference on Tuesday, 21 May, 2024 in Abuja, said for Nigeria to attain the desired development, vandalisation of government properties should stop henceforth.

He disclosed that Noble Minds Initiative will be involved in the advocacy of refiners and miners of minerals, Oil and Gas, through which he said, will boost the economy of the country.

Chukwu asserted that the need to eliminate looting and vandalism, bunkering, exploitation, hoarding, dubious middlemen, sharp business practices, artificial scarcity and adulteration of fuel products in the chain of distribution, while offering efficient effective services, cannot be overemphasised.

The Chairman of the organisation also stated that a commissioner will be appointed to represents in every state of the federation, including the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Abuja.

Chukwu announced that all the 37 Commissioners that will carry out the activities of the organisation will be inaugurated on 11th June, 2024 at NICON Luxury, Abuja.

He assured that the organisation, if commence operation fully will protect and encourage youths in the country to engage in minerals mining, oil and gas business in all the states and Local Government Areas in Nigeria.

According to him, “The organisation will assist and support non-profit organizations to utilize their goals by transforming the social sector landscape in Nigeria through the use of practical trainings and capacity building.

“We will also recommend to the members towards building more minerals mining sites, to build modular refineries, filling stations, gas plants, renewable/alternative energy products and consumer shops to meet the increasing demand of goods/services and to stabilize price fluctuations.”

The Secretary of the organisation, Engr. Innocent Ogu, expressed displeasure over artificial scarcity of petroleum products from time to time in the country, saying their organisation will ensure continuous availability, easy access and supply of unadulterated kerosene, cooking gas and fuel.

Ogu, while answering questions from newsmen at the press conference on the source of their income of the organisation, he explained that free will donations, levy from members and grants from international organisations would be the major source of their funding.

On the disbursement and application of funds, he assured that the funds acquired would be used for the purpose of achieving the aims and objectives of the association.