ABUJA, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)-The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has warned the public about the spread of false claims alleging that it is selling refinery scrap materials, equipment, and components to individuals and private firms.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday and signed by the NNPC Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Andy Odeh.
The company firmly denied issuing any requests for bids, tenders, expressions of interest, or approvals for the sale of scrap materials or refinery components from its Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries.
“NNPC Limited wishes to alert the public to the circulation of misleading and false information suggesting that the company is selling scrap materials, equipment, or components from its refineries to individuals and private companies,” the company said.
NNPC described the circulating claims as false and misleading, emphasising that it has not authorised the sale of any items from its refinery warehouses or inventories.
“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,” it stated.
The company also revealed that it has received reports of individuals impersonating its representatives or agents and claiming to facilitate the sale of alleged scrap metals and refinery equipment.
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It cautioned that such persons are not authorised and are attempting to deceive the public.
NNPC therefore urged individuals, corporate bodies, and industry stakeholders to ignore such claims and remain vigilant when 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 stated.
It added that any legitimate disposal of assets would be carried out only through transparent and established procedures, publicly announced via its official communication channels and in compliance with relevant regulations.
The oil firm further encouraged members of the public to report anyone making such claims to law enforcement agencies, reaffirming its commitment to transparency, accountability, and responsible management of national energy assets.
“Any legitimate disposal of assets by NNPC Limited will only be conducted through established and transparent processes, publicly communicated through the company’s official channels, and in accordance with applicable regulations.
“Members of the public who encounter individuals or entities making such claims are encouraged to report the matter to the appropriate law enforcement authorities.
NNPC Limited remains committed to transparency, accountability, and the responsible management of national energy assets,” the statement concluded.
The three NNPC refineries have remained largely inactive over the years despite multiple attempts at rehabilitation.
While concerns persist among stakeholders that the facilities may not resume operations, the NNPC Group Chief Executive Officer, Bayo Ojulari, has maintained that they will be revived.