The Edo State Government through the State’s Ministry of Physical Planning, Housing, Urban and Regional Development, has kicked off a recertification exercise for gas and petrol stations in the State.
In a statement, the Permanent Secretary, Edo State Ministry of Physical Planning, Housing, Urban and Regional Development, Austin Remison, said the exercise will take place between August 9 and September 8, 2023.
The statement reads: “This is to notify Gas and Petrol Station owners/operators in Edo State that the Edo State Ministry of Physical Planning, Housing, Urban and Regional Development has commenced the certification and recertification of all Gas and Petrol Stations in Edo State.
"Those concerned are by this notice advised to visit The Edo State Ministry of Physical Planning, Housing, Urban and Regional Development, Rotunda Civic Centre (Masterplan Office), Secretariat Complex, Sapele Road, Benin City with relevant documents for the certification or recertification of their stations.
"Gas and petrol station owners/operators outside Benin City metropolis are to contact any of our Area Planning Offices at Uromi, Ekpoma, Auchi, Igarra or Afuze.”
Remison said the “exercise commences from 9th August — 8th September 2023.”
He added, “Please also note that failure to comply within the set period would be met with appropriate sanctions. For Contact Information, please call 08010466369.”