The Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has debunked information currently circulating, which claims that the Company is selling scrap materials, and equipment from its refineries to individuals and private companies.
In a statement signed by the NNPC Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Andy Odeh, the national oil firm described the information as “misleading and false”, stating that it has not issued any request for bids for the sale of scrap materials from the refineries.
“The Company wishes to categorically state that this information is untrue. NNPC Limited has not issued any request for bids, tenders, expressions of interest, or approvals for the sale of scrap materials, refinery components, or any items from the warehouses or inventories of any of its refineries,” NNPC stated.
The national oil company said it has received reports that certain individuals are falsely presenting themselves as representatives or agents of the company, and claiming to facilitate the sale of so-called “scrap metals” or refinery equipment.
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It urged members of the public, corporate organisations, and industry stakeholders to disregard such claims, adding that the purported agents are fraudsters and were not authorised to conduct such business for the company.
“These individuals are not authorised by NNPC Limited and are attempting to mislead members of the public.
“The Company therefore advises the public, corporate organisations, and industry stakeholders to disregard any such claims or solicitations and to exercise caution in dealing with anyone making such representations.
“For the avoidance of doubt, NNPC Limited is not conducting, nor has it authorised, any sale of scrap metals, equipment, or refinery components from any of its facilities.”
The company urged members of the public who encounter individuals or entities making such claims to report them to the appropriate law enforcement authorities.
It clarified that any legitimate disposal of the company’s assets will be done in a transparent manner through an established procedure in line with relevant regulations and disseminated through the Company’s official communication channels.
NNPC added that it remains “committed to transparency, accountability, and the responsible management of national energy assets.”
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