FG charges traders to unify weights and measures

The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Mr. Okechukwu Enelamah has called on all Independent Petroleum Marketers, fish and meat sellers and other traders to abide by the rule and regulations governing the use of Weights and Measures in business.

Addressing newsmen yesterday, at a one day sensitisation workshop organised by the Weight and Measures department, Abuja, the minister said the aim of the programme is to unify the standard of the scale.

Represented by the department’s director, Engr. Mohammed Sidi, the minister added that the programme would also help facilitate greater understanding between traders and buyers.
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Kebbi State governor, Senator Atiku Abubakar Bagudu who was represented by the director in charge of the Ministry of
Commerce and Trade, Hajiya Aishatu Umar Gwandu applauded the ministry for the workshop and assured of his commitment towards achieving the goals.