The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd. says Friday’s pipeline fire in Iyana-Odo/Baruwa axis of Lagos State will not disrupt the supply of petroleum products across the country. Mele Kyari, Group Managing Director, NNPC Ltd., gave the assurance when he visited the scene of the incident. Mr Kyari said the fire incident was as a result of power line collapse on a section of System 2B pipeline within the area. “We want to assure Nigerians that this incident will not affect the supply and distribution of petroleum products across the country,” he said. Mr Kyari said NNPC officials were working with the Lagos State Government and other relevant authorities to permanently put off the fire.

Source: The Guardian December 25, 2021 08:02 UTC