Tinubu Urged to Intervene as Group Faults NNPC's Claim on Imports
- Good Governance Watch has accused NNPCL of misleading Nigerians by denying it imported petrol in 2025
- The group cited reports allegedly indicating that the NMDPRA confirmed half of the country's fuel consumption comes from imports
- It urged President Bola Tinubu to intervene, warning that the development could damage his administration’s credibility
Abuja, FCT - Nigerian advocacy group Good Governance Watch has accused the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) of misleading the public after it denied importing petrol in 2025, despite allegedly shipping records proving otherwise.
NNPCL had refuted reports that the state-owned oil firm imported more than 200 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) in February 2025.
However, the advocacy group claimed that shipping data from Motor Tanker Vessels Reports indicated multiple petrol shipments were received that month.
Advocacy group challenges NNPCL's claims
Good Governance Watch’s national coordinator, Dr Sola Johnson, said in Abuja on Thursday, February 20, that NNPCL’s denials were an attempt to deceive Nigerians, calling the company’s stance "irresponsible."
“It is irresponsible of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to claim that it has not imported any petrol in 2025 and even went on to malign journalists who exposed its shady dealings by accusing them of engaging in lazy reporting and unprofessional journalism,” Johnson said.
The group pointed to records from February 10, 2025, which allegedly showed: Kriti Bay delivered 37,000 metric tonnes of petrol at the Lagos ASPM terminal, Kouris delivered another 37,000 metric tonnes at the same terminal, Hapia Andre transported 28,000 metric tonnes to the PWA/BOP/NOJ Lagos terminal, and Mycroft delivered 20,000 metric tonnes to the Calabar Mainland terminal.
Group claims regulatory authority contradicts NNPCL
Good Governance Watch also alleged that the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) confirmed that half of Nigeria’s daily fuel consumption of 50 million litres comes from imports.
According to the group, NMDPRA stated that domestic refineries contribute less than 50% of the national demand, contradicting NNPCL’s claims.
Group calls for accountability
The watchdog called on NNPCL to apologise to Nigerians and take disciplinary action against those responsible for the alleged misinformation.
It also urged President Bola Tinubu to intervene, warning that NNPCL’s actions could tarnish his administration’s credibility unless he decisively acts to end the rot in NNPCL.
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Nigerians rush to buy Dangote petrol
Legit.ng revealed that Nigerians have reportedly queued up at the MRS petrol stations in Lagos after a viral video surfaced alleging that Dangote Petrol has a low burn rate and is cheaper than the ones sold by the NNPC.
Another video shows long queues, and the recording says that despite no petrol scarcity, Nigerians have thronged to the MRS filling stations selling Dangote petrol as a result of a video comparing fuel from the mega refinery and that of the state oil firm.
However, a price difference could be a factor as MRS sells at N925 while NNPC sells at N945 per litre.
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Source: Legit.ng
