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The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Enugu depot community, says all filling stations in the state will be shut by Thursday.

Chinedu Anyaso, chairman of IPMAN in the zone, advised motorists and those on election duty in Anambra to buy sufficient petrol on Thursday.

He said the decision to close outlets is in line with the directive of the Anambra government that Thursday and Friday should be work-free days to enable workers go to their voting locations.

He said the police have also ordered total lockdown in the state, effective Thursday and that marketers would have to abide by the directive.

The chairman urged marketers to allow their staff who are eligible voters to travel and exercise their civic duty.

He gave the assurance that there is enough supply in Anambra, and advised residents to avoid being stranded on Friday.

“We are law abiding citizens. The state government and security agencies have announced various measures to enable people participate in the election, including work-free days and statewide lockdown,” he said.

“By Thursday, filling stations will shut down in compliance with these directives. So, we want to advise that those who will be on election duty should make efforts to buy fuel on Thursday.

“Our workers, most of whom are registered voters in Anambra, will also have to travel to the places where they will cast their votes.”