This assertion is baseless and entirely unfounded, originating from unverified and amateur research that lacks credibility, accuracy, and professional oversight.”
By Ife Osemedua
365Daily – Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has dismissed allegations made in a viral video claiming its petrol is of inferior quality.
In a statement on Saturday, NNPC Ltd’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, described the claims as false, baseless, and lacking credibility.
The video featured a man using two small tiger generators to compare the running time of petrol from MRS Oil and NNPC stations, alleging that Dangote-refined petrol sold by MRS lasted longer than that from NNPC outlets.
Soneye debunked the claim, stating that it was based on unverified and amateur research with no professional oversight.
“The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd strongly refutes the false and misleading allegations made in a viral video circulating online, which claims that NNPC fuel does not last,” Soneye stated. “This assertion is baseless and entirely unfounded, originating from unverified and amateur research that lacks credibility, accuracy, and professional oversight.”
He assured that NNPC fuel is produced with high-quality standards to ensure efficiency, durability, and environmental sustainability.
Soneye further clarified that a significant portion of petrol sold at NNPC retail stations in Lagos, where the video was recorded, comes from Dangote Refinery, which adheres to strict industry standards.
“This misleading video represents yet another desperate attempt by economic saboteurs to misinform the public and tarnish NNPC Ltd’s reputation,” he said.
The NNPC warned that it would take legal action against those spreading false claims to undermine its operations and mislead Nigerians.
“Those engaged in such malicious activities will be held fully accountable under the law. We urge the public to disregard such fabricated content and rely on verified sources for accurate information,” Soneye added.
He reaffirmed NNPC Ltd’s commitment to ensuring fuel availability, affordability, and quality for all Nigerians in line with global standards.