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CONCERNED CITIZENS DEMAND TRANSPARENCY FROM NNPCL ON FUEL IMPORTATION AND SUBSIDY PAYMENTS
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Nicolas Adekeye / 3 months
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A group of concerned Nigerian citizens has called on the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and its Group CEO, Mele Kyari, to provide full transparency on fuel importation and alleged subsidy payments. This demand comes despite the recent fixing of local refineries. Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Tuesday, the group’s National Coordinator, Okwa Dan, condemned the continued importation of fuel while Dangote Refinery is producing and exporting refined petroleum. “Why is NNPCL planning to import one million tons of fuel in February when we have local refining capacity?” Dan questioned. The group also raised concerns over disguised subsidy payments, despite the official removal of subsidies by the Tinubu administration. Dan accused NNPCL of economic sabotage, saying, “It’s puzzling why NNPCL prioritizes foreign refiners over local production.” The Concerned Citizens of Nigeria urged the government to buy from Dangote Refinery to save forex, strengthen the local economy, and reduce inflationary pressure. “Instead of weakening the Naira with unnecessary imports, the government should support local refining and protect Nigeria’s economic interests,” Dan emphasized. The group stressed that the time for deception and economic waste is over, calling on President Tinubu to act decisively and end fuel importation. “We urge the President to support local refining, protect Nigeria’s economic interests, and ensure transparency in the oil and gas sector,” Dan concluded.
