NNPC denies selling refinery scrap materials, warns public against false claims

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited NNPC has issued a public alert regarding false information circulating that claims the company is selling refinery scrap materials, equipment, and components. In a statement signed by NNPC Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Andy Odeh, the company categorically denied issuing any requests for bids, tenders, expressions of interest, or approvals for the sale of such items from the Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries. The NNPC stated that these claims are misleading and untrue, emphasizing that it has not authorized the sale of any items from its refinery warehouses or inventories. The company also reported receiving accounts of individuals falsely presenting themselves as NNPC representatives or agents to facilitate these alleged sales. The NNPC advised the public, corporate organizations, and industry stakeholders to disregard such claims and exercise caution, urging them to report any individuals or entities making these representations to law enforcement authorities. The company reiterated that any legitimate disposal of assets would occur only through established, transparent processes, publicly communicated via official channels, and in accordance with applicable regulations. The NNPC reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, accountability, and the responsible management of national energy assets.