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Africa-Press – South-Sudan. <\/strong><\/span>Local authorities in South Sudan\u2019s Central Equatoria State on Monday threatened to shut down petrol stations operating without meeting required safety standards.<\/p>\n

This action follows public outcry regarding the rampant construction of petrol stations across the Juba city.<\/p>\n

Citizens have expressed concerns about the continued building of fuel stations near schools, hospitals, churches, and residential areas, citing risks to lives.<\/p>\n

Speaking during a press conference on in Juba on Monday, Thiik Thiik Mayardit, Deputy Mayor for Social Services of Juba City Council, stated that they would present a report to the governor for the closure of some petrol stations.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have now gathered all our information, and we are going to submit our report to the governor of Central Equatoria. If he fails to take action, the responsibility will not lie with us,\u201d said Thiik.<\/p>\n

Thiik emphasized that petrol stations failing to meet safety standards pose risks to people\u2019s lives.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have made recommendations to the minister, and we will be closing some of the petrol stations. Regardless of any contracts, those responsible will be held accountable,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is unacceptable for the actions of a few individuals to jeopardize the safety of the entire population of South Sudan. Closing petrol stations is necessary for the safety of our people. We have addressed this matter and will support the government of Central Equatoria State.\u201d<\/p>\n

In December 2023, the Governor of Central Equatoria State, Emmanuel Adil Anthony, established a 15-member committee to assess all petrol stations under construction in Juba and to shut down those failing to meet required safety standards.<\/p>\n

The committee is chaired by the state\u2019s Minister of Trade and Industry, and its Deputy Mayor for Administration and Finance serves as the deputy chair.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About South-Sudan<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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