Politics
ANAMBRA State House of Assembly has called on Gov. Charles Soludo to direct the Commissioner for Petroleum and Mineral Resources cum other relevant agencies to ensure that security of lives and properties were considered before approving sites for the installation of Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG cooking gas) stations across the state.
They also called for the review of existing LPG stations being indiscriminately installed at residential areas of the state.
The House resolution was sequel to a motion moved by the member representing Anaocha 11 constituency, Mr. Ejike Okechukwu and seconded by Mr. Chukwuebuka Igwe representing Idemili South constituency during plenary on August 17.
The Speaker of the House, Mr. Somtochukwu Udeze who presided over the plenary had moved for the resolution of the House while the lawmakers unanimously adopted it through voice votes.
Speaking on the motion, Mr. Okechukwu expressed worries that most of the investors do not comply with security and safety measures while installing the LPG stations thereby endangering the lives and properties of Ndi Anambra.
According to him, the demand for LPG has been drastically on the rise due to the high cost of kerosene.
He noted that due to the increase in demand for LPG, investors of all kinds now develop interest in establishing LPG stations across the state.
Okechukwu expressed concern that if proper regulatory measures were not taken by the state government, the resultant effect in case of emergency might be carastrophic.
He posited that investors should site LPG stations at the industrial layouts where people could purchase cooking gas to ensure safety of lives.
The lawmakers that spoke in favour of the motion are Mr. Jude Ngobili representing Ihiala 1 constiuency, Mr. Golden Iloh representing Ihiala 11, Mr. Ikenna Ofodeme representing Ekwusigo and Mr. Jude Umennajiego representing Onitsha South 11 constituency.
Others include Mr. Paul Obu representing Orumba North constituency, Mr. Anthony Muobike representing Aguata 11, Mr. Obi Nweke representing Anambra East and Mr. Azubuike Udemezue representing Idemili North constituency.
They described the motion as life saving, adding that it was because of the destruction that LPG had caused in the state.
According to the Lawmakers, citing gas plants should be away from where people live to safeguard the lives of Ndi Anambra in situation of fire outbreak.
While noting that most LPG stations do not have water sprayers that control the gas temperature, they said that government should dislodge those gas plants very near to peoples’ houses to save lives.
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– Aug. 18, 2023 @ 14:45 GMT |
Tags: Anambra State House of Assembly Gov. Charles Soludo Mr. Chukwuebuka Igwe Mr. Ejike Okechukwu
