Dangote Refinery Replies IPMAN… Says No Difficulty Lifting Petrol From its Refinery
The company stated it cannot be held accountable for any payments made to other entities, as the payments in question were made through NNPCL and not directly to Dangote Refinery
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has stated that it is misleading to claim that the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) is facing difficulties in loading refined products from its facility.
In a statement signed by its Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, the company responded to IPMAN’s claim made on Wednesday that its members are unable to load petrol from the Dangote Refinery in Lagos, despite having paid ₦40 billion to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL).
The refinery clarified that it has not received any payments from IPMAN for the purchase of refined petroleum products. While discussions with IPMAN are ongoing, the refinery emphasized that it is inaccurate to assert that IPMAN members are encountering challenges in loading refined products from their facility, as there are currently no direct business dealings between them.
As a result, the company stated it cannot be held accountable for any payments made to other entities, as the payments in question were made through NNPCL and not directly to Dangote Refinery.
Furthermore, it noted that NNPCL has neither approved nor authorized the release of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to IPMAN.
The full statement read;
IPMAN: Setting the Record Straight
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery wishes to clarify that it has not received any payments from the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) to purchase refined petroleum products.
Although discussions are ongoing with IPMAN, it is misleading to suggest that they (IPMAN Members) are experiencing difficulties loading refined products from our Petroleum Refinery, as we currently have no direct business dealings with them. Consequently, we cannot be held responsible for any payments made to other entities.
The payment in mention has been made through the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), and not us. In the same vein, NNPCL has neither approved, nor authorised us to release our Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to IPMAN.
We would like to emphasise that we can meet the nation’s demand for all petroleum products, including petrol, diesel, and aviation fuel. At present, we can load 2,900 trucks per day and we have also been evacuating petroleum products by sea. We advise IPMAN to register with us and make direct payment as we have more than enough petroleum products to satisfy the needs of their members.
Furthermore, we believe it is instructive for all stakeholders to refrain from making unfounded statements in the media, as that could undermine the economic re-engineering efforts of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Conducting business through public speculation is counterproductive and unpatriotic.
In the interest of our country, we encourage all stakeholders to collaborate and heed the advice of President Tinubu, while promoting a unified approach, rather than engaging in media conflicts and needless propaganda.
Anthony Chiejina
Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer
31st October, 2024 More
