Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has warned members of the public against fraudsters circulating false claims that the company is selling refinery scrap materials, equipment and components.
The warning was contained in a statement issued on Friday and signed by Andy Odeh, the company’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer.
In the statement, NNPC Ltd. denied issuing any request for bids, tenders, expressions of interest or approvals for the sale of scrap materials or refinery components from its facilities in Port Harcourt, Warri and Kaduna.
The company said reports suggesting that such sales were ongoing are false, misleading and unauthorised.
NNPC stated that it had not approved the disposal of scrap metals, refinery parts or any items from the warehouses and inventories of its refineries.
It also disclosed that it had received reports of individuals falsely presenting themselves as company representatives or agents, claiming they could facilitate the sale of refinery scrap metals and equipment.
According to the company, such persons are not authorised and are attempting to defraud unsuspecting members of the public.
The national oil company advised individuals, businesses and industry stakeholders to ignore any solicitation, advert or offer relating to the purported sale of refinery scrap materials.
It urged Nigerians to exercise caution when dealing with anyone making such claims in the name of the company.
NNPC added that any legitimate disposal of assets would only be conducted through established and transparent procedures, publicly announced through its official communication channels and in line with relevant regulations.
The company also urged anyone approached by suspected fraudsters to report the matter to law enforcement agencies.
NNPC reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, accountability and responsible management of national energy assets.
The warning comes amid longstanding public concern over the state of the country’s refineries in Port Harcourt, Warri and Kaduna, which have faced years of operational challenges despite repeated rehabilitation efforts. Recent management comments have, however, indicated plans to revive the facilities.
