NMDPRA urges stricter compliance with tanker safety standards
The NMDPRA has urged petroleum transport stakeholders to adhere to safety standards during a sensitisation programme held in Warri, Delta State. Read More: https://punchng.com/nmdpra-urges-stricter-compliance-with-tanker-safety-standards/
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority has called for stricter adherence to safety standards in the transportation of petroleum products. During a safety sensitisation programme in Warri, Delta State, the authority's South-South Regional Coordinator, Ibrahim Dimowo, outlined key areas of focus for tanker drivers and other stakeholders.
These include defensive driving, hazard recognition, fatigue management, fire prevention, spill containment, and journey planning. Dimowo emphasized that the initiative aims to build on previous successes and deepen safety awareness among operators in the South-South region. He also highlighted the critical role of petroleum transportation in the country's energy security and economic development, while acknowledging the safety challenges it presents.
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