The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has strongly refuted reports alleging that it imported over 200 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) in February 2025, dismissing the claims as “false, baseless, and a reckless misrepresentation of facts.”
In an official statement released by Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd, the company emphasized that it has not imported a single litre of PMS in 2025.
It described the report as either a result of “lazy and unprofessional journalism” or a “deliberate, sponsored attempt by economic saboteurs to mislead the public.”
NNPC Ltd clarified that it does not control the import activities of private marketers nor issue import licenses, stating that attributing all PMS imports to the company is misleading and irresponsible.
“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,” the statement read.
The company also warned against misinformation, stating that false reports of this magnitude distort market realities and mislead key stakeholders. It vowed to take legal measures against those responsible for fabricating and spreading such claims.
NNPC Ltd urged media organizations to uphold journalistic integrity by verifying facts before publication, reaffirming its commitment to transparency and its role in ensuring energy security for Nigerians.
Read the full statement below:
Official Response.
The report alleging that NNPC Limited imported over 200 million litres of PMS in February 2025 is completely false, baseless, and a reckless misrepresentation of facts. It is either the result of lazy and unprofessional journalism or a deliberate, sponsored attempt by economic saboteurs to mislead the public.
Setting the Record Straight:
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. 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.
We strongly urge media organizations to uphold journalistic integrity by verifying facts before publishing misleading narratives. NNPC Limited remains committed to transparency and will not be swayed by attempts to manipulate public perception.
