Former governor of Anambra State, Mr Peter Obi, has said that Nigerians must continue demanding transparency in the running of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL).
In a post on his official X account, @PeterObi said: “Nigerians must stop at nothing in demanding transparency in the operations of government especially critical agencies like the state-owned Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) whose activities appear to be shrouded in secrecy.
“The conflicting reports on subsidy payments have left Nigerians in the dark, unsure of what is happening in this all-important company. Curiously, the NNPCL which declared a N3 trillion profit in 2023 is coming up with a bizarre claim of financial constraints in supplying fuel.
“The fuel scarcity crisis characterized by endless queues and untold hardship is a direct result of the government’s ineptitude. The $20 billion Dangote Refinery and other Modular Refineries’ struggles to secure crude oil supply and NNPCL’s search for outside operators for its refineries are further proof of this administration’s gross incompetence.
“We demand a better level of transparency in NNPCL’s operations, financial dealings and plans for the future. The Petroleum Industry Act mandates an open and transparent NNPCL. We should not stand idly by while this government violates our laws.
“We demand that this administration come clean on these issues and take responsibility for the mess it has created. We should not rest until we uncover the truth and hold those responsible accountable. The Nigerian people deserve better.”
