The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited Group Chief Executive Officer of the company, Mele Kyari, is not responsible for the fuel price increase.
Reacting to scores of youths who stormed the headquarters of the NNPC Limited on Monday, demanding the immediate resignation of the GCEO of the company, Mele Kyari, the NNPCL spokesperson, Femi Soneye, said the protestors lack understanding of the sector.
“In fact, he (Kyari) ensured Nigerians had access to fuel at N620 per litre for over a year, even when the landing cost was above N1,100,” Soneye said.
He explained that contrary to their agitation, the GCEO ensured Nigerians had access to fuel at N620 per litre for over a year, even when the landing cost was above N1,100.
Responding via chat, Soneye said, “Unfortunately, they lack understanding of the sector. If they were informed, they would know that the GCEO is not responsible for the fuel price increase; in fact, he ensured Nigerians had access to fuel at N620 per litre for over a year, even when the landing cost was above N1,100.”
He also urged the group to provide pieces of evidence supporting their claim that the national oil firm currently imports adulterated fuel.
“NNPC Ltd. does not import adulterated fuel. If anyone has evidence to the contrary, they should bring forward samples of any such fuel imported by NNPC.
“I won’t waste time engaging with individuals motivated by selfish interests. We have more pressing projects to accomplish to ensure energy security for our nation, rather than focusing on inconsequential groups. We are committed to implementing President Bola Tinubu’s roadmap for the sector, and no group will deter or distract us from achieving this goal,” Soneye added.
Recall that the protesters, led by some civil society organisations, described Kyari’s leadership as incompetent, citing skyrocketing fuel prices, endless fuel queues, and economic hardship in Nigeria.
The protesters carrying placards with different inscriptions, such as “We demand the immediate resignation of Kyari,” among others, said the leadership of the NNPCL boss has failed.
