IPMAN vows to end delays in lifting petrol products

The National Chairman of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Abubakar Shetima Garima, has pledged to eliminate delays and restore normalcy to the petroleum marketing sector.

Speaking during a visit to the IPMAN Port Harcourt Unit, Garima declared that the era of waiting for loading is over.

To tackle these issues, he unveiled a comprehensive plan to restore normal business operations, promising the availability of the products.

Elaborating on his plans, Garima explained that the temporary closure of the product allocation portal was necessary to clear existing tickets and ensure seamless loading.

He assured marketers that with the new system, products will be allocated and loaded in time, as tickets are presented.

Garima emphasized IPMAN’s unity, stating that the association is one body, free from factions.

He said: “The era of waiting for loading after submitting tickets is over. The only thing we need from you is to cooperate with your Chairmen, give them proper cooperation because, without your cooperation, there would be no achievement.”

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The IPMAN Chairman also expressed optimism about the imminent rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt refinery, which would significantly impact the availability and affordability of petroleum products nationwide.

He said; “With our extensive retail network, products will be available and affordable, leading to reduced prices,” he noted, adding, “Very soon, the Port Harcourt refinery will start functioning.”

Meanwhile, the Chairman of IPMAN Port Harcourt Unit, Tekena Ikpaki noted that Garima’s visit has sparked hope among IPMAN members in Port Harcourt, who anticipate improved operations and a return to profitability.

He said the historic visit was to pay a courtesy call on the King of Okochiri Kingdom, Ateke Tom, one of the host communities of the Port Harcourt refinery Ikpaki described the visit as “long overdue” and expressed his joy and privilege in introducing the National Chairman to the King.

He said: “I want to say that this visit is already long overdue. But it is a thing of joy today to bring our National Chairman and his national executives here with us to pay this courtesy to our most exalted King, King Ateke Michael Tom.”

He emphasized the unity of IPMAN under Shetima’s leadership, stating, “IPMAN is one body today; there are no branches any longer. This unity is crucial for the association’s progress and success.”