The Jetties and Petroleum Tank Farm Owners of Nigeria (JEPTFON) has urged the Federal Government to withdraw soldiers from the premises of Integrated Oil and Gas Depot at Apapa, Lagos.
“We give the Federal government 24 hours to withdraw the soldiers at the depot, “ the union said.
The association made the demand at a press briefing after a meeting of members to discuss the deployment of soldiers to the depot, owned by former interior minister; Capt Emmanuel Ihenacho.
The Jetties and Petroleum Tank Farm Owners of Nigeria (JEPTFON) has urged the Federal Government to withdraw soldiers from the premises of Integrated Oil and Gas Depot at Apapa, Lagos.
“We give the Federal government 24 hours to withdraw the soldiers at the depot, “ the union said.
The association made the demand at a press briefing after a meeting of members to discuss the deployment of soldiers to the depot, owned by former interior minister; Capt Emmanuel Ihenacho.
The union’s executive secretary; Mr Enock Kanawa, said that the “invasion“ was unconstitutional and contrary to the tenets of democracy.
“That action of government is illegal and unlawful and it is in total disregard for the safety and sensitive nature of such a huge asset to this country, “ he said.
The facilities of the Integrated Oil and Gas Limited and its Head Office in Lagos have been under military surveillance since last weeklend.
The deployment of soldiers to the depot is over alleged receipt of stolen petroleum products.
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