Mr Zango expressed deep concern over PSWs’ marginalisation.
Mr Komolafe stated, ” We want to track every barrel of crude loaded in a tanker.”
Some filling stations under IPMAN and a number of major marketers did not open for business; a few others operated normally.
The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Deborah Aber, told journalists on Tuesday in Makurdi that the strike action was uncalled for.
Mr Musa stated that the suspension was decided at a meeting between representatives of the ministry and leaders of transport unions.
“This is in view of the various socio-economic policies of this administration that have impoverished the working people of this country.”
The statement directed tanker drivers to protest against NUPENG and police interference and harassment of their leaders.
He said that given the experiences of the previous years, there was a need for them to be more proactive.
The removal follows the blockage of the entrance of the Rivers State Command of the NSCDC by members of NUPENG on Wednesday morning.
The Department of Petroleum Resources’ joint task force has begun clamping down on filling stations in Ondo, accusing them of hoarding fuel.
