By Lateef Odegbenle
The NNPCL has described a media report alleging that it imported over 200 million litres of PMS in February 2025 as completely false, baseless, and a reckless misrepresentation of facts saying it is either the result of lazy and unprofessional journalism or a deliberate, sponsored attempt by economic saboteurs to mislead the public.
A statement from the NNPC Limited Chief Public Communication Officer, Olufemi Soneye said the organisation has not imported a single litre of PMS in 2025.
Soneye said the NNPCL does not control the import activities of private marketers, nor do we issue import licenses adding that to attribute all PMS imports to NNPC is not just misleading but an outright deceptive and irresponsible journalism that ignores basic fact-checking principles.
The statement added that while NNPC Limited has not imported PMS in 2025, there is no legal restriction preventing the organisation from doing so if necessary being Nigeria’s foremost energy company, it must 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. 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.” the statement added.
The statement urged media organizations to uphold journalistic integrity by verifying facts before publishing misleading narratives stressing that NNPC Limited remains committed to transparency and will not be swayed by attempts to manipulate public perception.
