The Minister of state for Petroleum Resources, TIMIPRE SYLVA has pleaded with Nigerians to be patient as the Federal Government finds solutions to the ongoing petrol scarcity.

SYLVA in a statement said he sympathized with Nigerians over the hardship caused by the scarcity, adding that this is not the time to trade blame.

The Minister also appreciated the NNPC for showing concern to the plight of Nigerians by coming forward with an apology, saying that it was an indication that the government side is not afraid to take responsibility.

He however assured that investigations would commence to get to the bottom of the matter, after the situation settles, so as to prevent a re-occurrence.