By Nana Musa

The National President, Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Alhaji Abubakar Maigandi, says the Federal Government has promised to pay the outstanding bridging claims and resolve other issues soon.

Maigandi said this in a statement issued by Ukadike Chinedu, IPMAN National Publicity Secretary in Abuja on Thursday.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the chairman, IPMAN Depot Chairmen Forum, Alhaji Yahaya Alhassan, had on Monday gave the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) a seven-day ultimatum to pay up the more than N100 billion debt.

According to him, failure to settle the outstanding claims will result to the shutdown of depots and the withdrawal of services.

The national president said that the NMDPRA had expressed their commitment to addressing the pending claims and other issues.

” We have been in communication with the NMDPRA and the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources. They have expressed their commitment to addressing these pending claims and other issues.

” In the meantime, we kindly implore all members to remain calm and patient as we work towards securing the necessary approvals and payments.

” We understand the importance of these claims to you and appreciate your understanding during this process.

” We also encourage all members to refrain from any actions that may disrupt our collective efforts, including strike actions.

” Our upcoming official meeting with the NMDPRA will be a critical opportunity to discuss these matters further, and your participation will be invaluable,” Maigandi said. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Ese E. Eniola Williams