Disturbed by the danger of indiscriminate storage of petrol to lives and properties, Lagos State Government said Saturday it would probe the packaging of the product as souvenir for guests at a party.
Going by current market data, the commodity goes for prices ranging more than N200 in Lagos, though the official pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) in Nigeria is N165.
Lagos Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso said in a statement that government’s attention had been drawn to a viral video showing kegs of petrol being handed out as souvenirs at an Event Centre in Lagos.
Omotoso said there was no doubt that the action was dangerous and could lead to loss of lives and property, and it was against all safety measures in such places.
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According to him, the Lagos State Government, through the Safety Commission, is investigating the matter and will ensure that all parties to the reprehensible action are made to account for it.
“The safety of lives and property of Lagosians and visitors remain a top priority to government. “We, therefore, advise that actions that can lead to loss of lives and property be avoided,’’ Omotoso stated.
