The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has said that its group chief executive Officer, Mele Kyari is not responsible for the hike in prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also known as fuel.
Olufemi Soneye, the chief corporate communications officer of the company, said this on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, while reacting to protesters’ demand for the removal of Mr Kyari.
Recall that some protesters, led by Civil Society Organisations had stormed the NNPCL headquarters in Abuja, demanding Mr Kyari’s resignation over issues surrounding fuel distribution and skyrocketing prices.
Reacting to the development, Mr Soneye said the protesters lacked understanding of the sector and information on the true state of things in Nigeria’s fuel supply chain.
“If they were informed, they would know that the GCEO is not responsible for the fuel price increase.
“In fact, the GCEO ensured that Nigerians had access to fuel at N620 per litre for over a year, even when the landing cost was above N1,100.
“The NNPC Ltd. does not import adulterated fuel. If anyone has evidence to the contrary, they should bring forward samples of any such fuel imported by NNPC Ltd.
“We have more pressing projects to accomplish to ensure energy security for our nation,” Mr Soneye said.
He said protests would not deter or distract the NNPCL from achieving the goal of implementing President Bola Tinubu’s roadmap for ensuring energy security across Nigeria.
