The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has appealed to the Anambra State Government to urgently settle an outstanding debt of more than ₦900 million owed to its members for the supply of diesel used in powering streetlights across the state.
Chairman of IPMAN Enugu Unit, Chief Chinedu Anyaso, made the appeal on Sunday in Enugu shortly after the association’s 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM), according to a report by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
Anyaso explained that the debt, which has accumulated over several years, has placed severe financial strain on members who supplied the diesel. He warned that if the issue remains unresolved, it could lead to operational disruptions that may ultimately drive up the cost of fuel for consumers in Anambra and beyond.
“The government must take urgent steps to offset this debt. Our members cannot continue to bear the burden indefinitely. If nothing is done, the effect will be felt directly at the pump, and this is not what Nigerians need at this critical time,” he stated.
The chairman further disclosed that members of the association unanimously resolved during the AGM to once again write to Governor Chukwuma Soludo, pressing for immediate action on the matter. He added that IPMAN would also engage the state government on issues relating to the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of fuel stations operating in Anambra, stressing the need for a fair and transparent framework.
While acknowledging the importance of streetlight projects in enhancing security and night-time commerce across the state, Anyaso noted that contractors and suppliers must not be neglected, as their survival is directly tied to the viability of the petroleum supply chain.
The association, he said, remains committed to working with the state government to ensure uninterrupted fuel supply and energy stability but insisted that settling the ₦900 million debt was key to sustaining that partnership.
The Anambra State Government is yet to issue an official response to the development.
