Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has said market forces should be allowed to determine the prices of petroleum products.
“Oyo State is one of the most cosmopolitan states in Nigeria with a large population.
“We all know that such a state would no doubt be among the largest consumers of petroleum products.
“NNPC should open more outlets, particularly in Ibadan, and be more competitive. You can even allow state governments to register for allocations,’’ he said.
Earlier, Baru said he was in the state for the inauguration of the depot that had not been working in the last two decades.
“We have lost lot of products and human lives to vandalism. We have embarked on the ongoing restoration of the pipelines in line with the APC-led administration in the country.
“President Muhammadu Buhari gave us orders and support to achieve all these and I am confident that we will deliver.
“As a political class, you are more closer to the grassroots. We are appealing to you to help us enlighten our people on the dangers,” he said.
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