The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has firmly stated it does not import adulterated fuel while also distancing itself from the recent hike in fuel prices.
Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC, Olufemi Soneye, clarified on Tuesday that demonstrators were misinformed about the reasons behind fuel price increases and the quality of fuel that NNPC distributes in response to calls for the resignation of Group Chief Executive Officer Malam Mele Kyari due to rising fuel prices.
A report indicated that civil society organisations stormed NNPC headquarters in Abuja to protest the hike in petrol prices.
“If they were informed, they would know that the GCEO is not responsible for the fuel price increase,” Soneye remarked.
“In fact, the GCEO ensured that Nigerians had access to fuel at N620 per litre for over a year, even when the landing cost was above N1,100.”
In response to claims of importing adulterated fuel, Soneye said, “NNPC Ltd. does not import such fuel.” Samples of any such fuel that NNPCL imports should be presented by anyone with proof to the contrary.
He reaffirmed NNPC’s dedication to carrying out President Bola Tinubu’s energy vision for Nigeria, promising that the organization is focused on attaining national energy security and will not be sidetracked by demonstrations.
