Fuel crisis: NNPC undermining Dangote Refinery’s efforts – Group

The Coalition of Energy Reforms Lawyers and Activists (CERLA) has accused the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) of attempting to undermine Dangote Refinery’s efforts to address Nigeria’s energy crisis. At a press conference, the coalition’s spokesperson, Okwa Dan, noted that NNPCL claimed that Dangote Refinery sold PMS at N868 per liter. Dan described this […]

The Coalition of Energy Reforms Lawyers and Activists (CERLA) has accused the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) of attempting to undermine Dangote Refinery’s efforts to address Nigeria’s energy crisis.

At a press conference, the coalition’s spokesperson, Okwa Dan, noted that NNPCL claimed that Dangote Refinery sold PMS at N868 per liter.

Dan described this as a deliberate attempt to frustrate Dangote Refinery’s smooth operations and part of a larger regime of corruption aimed at frustrating local refineries and perpetuating fuel subsidy scams.

Dan said: “The Coalition of Energy Reform Lawyers and Activists frowns at the despicable conduct of the NNPCL. It smacks of a mockery of the sincerity of the government towards addressing the energy challenges in the country.

“It also beats our imagination and discerning minds on why they are bent on frustrating the operations of a wholly indigenous refinery in the country with the capacity to meet the daily needs of the citizens in the supply of PMS for local consumption.”

The group called on NNPCL to cease its “slander campaign” against Dangote Refinery, warning of potential legal action.

“We urge NNPCL to bring to a halt the slander campaign it has ferociously launched at the Dangote refinery,” Dan said.