"Our direct impact in the distribution of petroleum nationwide has helped the economic growth a lot in the country"-Chairman Oyo/Osun Petroleum Tankers Drivers, Elder Kehinde Babalola.

 In Nigeria, Petroleum Tankers Drivers are known to be essential in the distribution of petroleum to the different depots and reservoirs nationwide, and it is the expectation of the people and government that with them in place, handling their task well, then the running of the chains of businesses, that requires the use of fuel would be auspicious of profitability, through uninterrupted activities, and this why they know their importance, since without fuel (petroleum) the movement of both the commuters and motorists could be grounded, not to mention the fact that fuel is important in the running of automobile engines and that of some factories, so in this case, it is often an assumption that though some could see the PTD officials as the errand boys for the distribution of petroleum, but their significance is immeasurable.
 Therefore, the News-track Online Crew had the opportunity to interview the Chairman Petroleum Tankers Drivers for the Oyo and Oshun; Elder Kehinde Babalola recently and here underneath we unwind ed on the report of our interview with him.
 Sir, can you please introduce yourself?
Yes, my name is Elder Kehinde Babalola, the Chairman for Oyo/Osun Petroleum Tankers Drivers.
What has been the challenge in the course of your service to the nation and her citizenry?

Our challenges are many and we must first of all give thanks to God Almighty, as there is nobody in life , without challenges, initially our regular challenges was that of having some of our tankers on trips for the distribution of petroleum being involved in accidents, while some even got engulfed in fire or for some unexpected havoc to happen on the road, to cause the breakdown of some of these tankers, but the newly challenge is that of the vandals, who break the petroleum pipelines, to tap petroleum illegally, which could abruptly bring our normal and official activities here at the depot to a stop, you know it is when petroleum gets here through the pipelines we can work and distribute petroleum as expected, so the problem of the vandals is what we are facing presently, just like that of the one that happened in Lagos, not too long ago, where many lives were lost and million worth of properties were burnt, but we thank God, because the line of that of Oyo State, about such occurrence and instance had been well handled, with prompt and effective intervention, from the security operatives, like that of the team of civil defense officers, at the order of their Oyo State Commandant and that of the Oyo State Commissioner of Police in respect of the provision of policemen, who had tried a lot and still trying for us, with their efficient and timely assistance, given to us anytime, we need their services, on such occasion.
 My other advice to our people is to be vigilant and concerned about the several pipelines, that passed through many villages and towns,in their areas, from Ibadan to Ilorin, anytime they notice any petroleum tankers unnecessarily being packed or plying such areas, where they are seen to be with no specific petrol station, they should know such occupants of the tankers are up to causing havoc or on an illegal mission, to break and tap petroleum illegally, and in the avoidance of this they should raise an alarm, for the security operatives and people to know this.
 Sir, since you took over the control of your present office, as the Chairman Oyo/Osun Petroleum Tankers Drivers, what has been your achievement?
Well, since we are dutifully to serve as loyal but errand officials in the distribution of petroleum, ours is to make sure of the safe and efficient distribution of petroleum, as you can see before there was a time members of the public were to wait and queue at several petrol stations, but by now it is a thing of the past, as a result of our direct impact in petroleum distribution nationwide, and this is helping a lot in the economic growth of the country, and even it is a common occurrence to see people buying fuel at heir choice of any petrol station, because fuel is in adequate supply and very available.
 Sir, with the good track record of your predecessor, Chief Salimon Oladiti, a proficient and hardworking National Chairman of the Petroleum Tankers Drivers, what can you say about him?
Chief Salimon Oladiti is known for his pleasant and accommodating nature, so also he is more committed to creating ways, to ameliorate people's suffering, either through his direct responsibility, in the discharge of his duty officially or in his relationship with the members of his society and the community he belongs, you know his impact and relevance in the society is not that of political factor but that of his humane nature to people, and it is his antecedence that cannot be pushed aside, for his recognition and respect among his people in the society, so his good reputation and influence among his people is significant