The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has dismissed reports alleging that it is selling refinery scrap materials and equipment, warning members of the public to beware of fraudulent claims.
In a statement issued on Friday by its Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Andy Odeh, the company described the circulating information as false and misleading.
“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 statement read.
The company stressed that it has not initiated or approved any sale of refinery assets, including scrap materials or components, from its facilities. It clarified that no requests for bids, tenders, or expressions of interest have been issued in that regard.
“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.
NNPC further disclosed that some individuals have been impersonating its officials or agents, falsely claiming to facilitate such sales in a bid to defraud unsuspecting members of the public.
It cautioned individuals, corporate organisations, and industry stakeholders to disregard such offers and exercise vigilance when approached with similar claims.
The company also urged the public to report any suspicious activities to relevant law enforcement authorities.
“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 statement added.
The national oil firm reiterated that any legitimate disposal of assets would follow due process, be conducted transparently, and communicated through its official channels in line with regulatory requirements.
