Registered in 1988, the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO), is an amalgam of three hitherto region-based transport associations, whose business is to fight for a conducive environment for its members’ operations to thrive. Emmanuel Addeh writes that at its Annual General Meeting which held last week, the body, an umbrella of all commercial vehicles owners in Nigeria, renewed its vow to continue serving the country through its services, especially the haulage of petroleum products around Nigeria
Formed from the Northern Association of Licenced Buying Agents and Transporters (NALBAT), the Nigerian Transport Owners Association (NTOA) and Eastern Road Haulage Association (ERHA) for the north, west and eastern regions, respectively, NARTO, has recently gained prominence, following the important role it plays in getting fuel and other commodities to Nigerians.
DPR to upgrade downstream petroleum sector operations
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By Michael Eboh
The Department of Petroleum Resources, DPR, Tuesday, disclosed that it plans to upgrade operations in the downstream petroleum industry, leveraging on its ongoing automation process.
In a statement in Abuja, Director/Chief Executive Officer of the DPR, Engineer Sarki Auwalu, stated that the upgrade would be to global standards and would be driven by its deployment of improved technology.
Auwalu, who was speaking at a virtual meeting with members of the Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria, MOMAN, in Abuja, noted that the DPR was currently deploying appropriate technology to enhance value for operators and investors alike in the downstream sector .
Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN) says plans to fix the freight rate for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) can hinder the downstream sector’s full deregulation.
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