The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has invited former President Olusegun Obasanjo to visit the Port Harcourt Refinery.
This follows his recent comments questioning its functionality.
Obasanjo had referenced concerns raised by Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) about potential corruption affecting the refinery’s operations.
He also claimed that NNPCL had misrepresented the refinery’s operational status.
In response, NNPCL’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Mr. Olufemi Soneye, offered Obasanjo the chance to tour the refinery, emphasizing the company’s commitment to openness.
Soneye highlighted that the refinery had undergone extensive rehabilitation, going beyond previous turnaround maintenance to a complete overhaul.
Soneye also invited Obasanjo to join NNPCL’s efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s energy security.
He clarified that NNPCL had transformed into a profit-driven private entity, moving away from its previous loss-making status.
Additionally, Soneye addressed reports claiming that NNPCL would cease crude oil supply to Dangote Refinery, dismissing them as false.