The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has advised Nigerians to beware of individuals and companies impersonating it.
NNPC recently shared that the actions of the impersonators are unauthorised and illegal.
Speaking via a press statement, the NNPC spokesman, Olufemi Soneye, said that the individuals involved have gone as far as soliciting fees for meetings with the NNPC board of directors, executives, and management staff.
He stated that international investors and foreign business entities should be especially careful amid the illegal impersonation, stressing that they should report to the authorities asap once they are approached.
“The general public is advised to beware of individuals and companies falsely claiming to represent NNPC Limited. Their tactics include soliciting fees for meetings with the NNPC board of directors, executives, and management staff. These actions are unauthorised and illegal.
Foreign investors and international business entities are especially urged to remain cautious. If approached, report the incident to the appropriate authorities immediately,” he said.
Olufemi maintained that the only legitimate communication from the NNPC will come via its official channels or business units alone.
He concluded by saying that the company will stay committed to transparency and integrity while protecting all of its stakeholders.
“NNPC Limited remains committed to transparency, integrity, and the protection of our stakeholders in all interactions. Let’s work together to prevent scams. Stay alert and share this notice,” he added.
