Taurus Jetty and Depot in Warri, Delta State, has been closed for an extended period of time, which has been criticised by Justice Agenda and the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN).
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Regulatory Authority (NMDRA) closed the facilities in January after more than 9.8 million litres of water—rather than PMS—that were transported by MT Austria leaked out.
Abira Solomon, Executive Director of Justice Agenda, urged NMDRA to stop damaging businesses and instead finish its inquiry and publish its findings.
He said: “While we believe NMDRA is investigating alleged breach in the sector, our concern is the investigation into the Koko terminal incident is taking too long and has grounded business activities in the region.
“For six months, the only terminal used by vessels was rendered unusable as MT Austria was grounded there. One of the five depots there, Taurus, is also locked…,’’ adding.
IPMAN, Delta State Chairman, Harry Okenin bemoaned the suffering of his members whose goods are imprisoned in Taurus Depot. According to him, it is unjust to cause losses for the depot and its patrons over an unidentified issue.
