• They have been given positions not to go into hiding when there are problems

By Yohan Perera   

Chief Government Whip Minister Johnston Fernando yesterday urged the chairmen and top officials of the gas companies to come out of their hiding places and tell people the truth about the prevailing crisis.   

Speaking to the media during a ceremony at Werahera to lay the foundation stone for construction of the Werahera bridge in Colombo-Horana Road, the minister said that the top officials and chairmen of gas companies have a responsibility to come up with solutions for issues related to the gas crisis. “I saw on media how one such chairman could not even be contacted. There is no point in hiding. They need to come up with answers. They are duty bound to do it. They have been given positions not to go into hiding when there are problems such as gas shortages or mishaps created by their products.