The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has categorically dismissed a report claiming it imported over 200 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) in February 2025, labeling it as entirely false, baseless, and a gross misrepresentation of facts.
It said the report is either the result of lazy and unprofessional journalism or a deliberate, sponsored attempt by economic saboteurs to mislead the public.
In a statement titled, “Setting the Record Straight,” by Mr. Olufemi Soneye, the Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC Ltd, on Tuesday emailed to Persecondnews, clarified that it has not imported a single litre of PMS in 2025.
“NNPC Limited has not imported a single litre of PMS in 2025. We do not control the import activities of private marketers, nor do we issue import licenses.
“Attributing all PMS imports to NNPC is not just misleading—it is outright deceptive and irresponsible journalism that ignores basic fact-checking principles.
“While NNPC Limited has not imported PMS in 2025, let it be clear that there is no legal restriction preventing us from doing so if necessary.
“As Nigeria’s foremost energy company, we have a duty to ensure energy security. Should any supply shortages arise, NNPC Limited retains the full right and responsibility to step in and import to stabilize the market.
“Misinformation of this magnitude does a grave disservice to the public, distorts market realities, and misleads key stakeholders.”
Soneye warned that NNPC Limited will not tolerate the spread of false and malicious reports aimed at undermining its reputation.
“We will take all necessary legal measures to hold accountable those responsible for fabricating and disseminating falsehoods about our operations,” he vowed.
“We strongly urge media organizations to uphold journalistic integrity by verifying facts before publishing misleading narratives.”
NNPC Limited stated that it remains committed to transparency and will not be swayed by attempts to manipulate public perception.
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