By Enemona Samuel Endurance
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has raised the alarm over the circulation of false information claiming that it is selling refinery scrap materials, equipment, and components to individuals and private firms.
In a statement issued on Friday in Abuja, the company firmly denied authorising any such sales, describing the claims as misleading and fraudulent, according to The Business Bureau.
The statement, signed by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Andy Odeh, clarified that NNPC has not issued any request for bids, tenders, or expressions of interest regarding the disposal of refinery assets.
“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,” the statement read.
NNPC Denies Any Scrap Sale Activity
The company categorically stated that it has not approved the sale of any items from the warehouses or inventories of its refineries, including facilities located in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna.
“NNPC Limited has not issued any request for bids, tenders, expressions of interest, or approvals for the sale of scrap materials or refinery components,” the company said.
NNPC emphasised that any legitimate disposal of assets would only be conducted through transparent and officially communicated processes in line with regulatory requirements.
Fraudsters Impersonating NNPC Officials
The oil company disclosed that it has received reports of individuals falsely presenting themselves as NNPC representatives or agents, claiming to facilitate the sale of refinery scrap materials.
It warned
