NNPC clears alleged illegal crude export
The Nigeria National Petroleum Corpiration (NNPC) has denied any involvement in alleged illegal exportation of 17.877 million barrels of crude oil without proper documentation in four years (2016 to 2020).
This became necessary after a recent story making the rounds in an online publication stated that the corporation was involved in an illegal operation.
In a statement issued by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC Limited, Garba Deen Muhammad said “the Auditor General’s report in reference did mention 32 oil marketing companies involved in the non-completion of the NXP forms; but that does not in any way mean that the proceeds from the sale of the said crude were not repatriated into the coffers of NNPC and consequently into Federation Accounts for Federation related barrels” he explained.
Garba further explained that “NNPC does not appoint Inspection Agents as alleged, but rather, it is the sole responsibility of the Federal Ministry of Finance” he said.
He therefore advised the general public to disregard the said malicious publication, and instead visit the relevant Auditor General’s website to see the full content of the audit report, and be guided accordingly.
