By Ayomide Otitoju
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has issued a public warning over the activities of fraudsters impersonating its officials and soliciting money from unsuspecting investors under false pretenses.
In a statement released on Monday, NNPCL’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, disclosed that the impostors have been demanding fees in exchange for meetings with members of the company’s board of directors, executive team, and senior management — actions the company described as both unauthorized and illegal.
“The general public is advised to beware of individuals and companies falsely claiming to represent NNPC Limited,” the statement read. “Their tactics include soliciting fees for meetings with the NNPC board of directors, executives, and management staff. These actions are unauthorized and illegal.”
Soneye specifically urged foreign investors and international business entities to exercise heightened caution, emphasizing the importance of reporting any such fraudulent approaches to the relevant authorities without delay.
He stressed that all legitimate engagements with NNPCL are conducted exclusively through official communication channels or designated business units.
“NNPC Limited remains committed to transparency, integrity, and the protection of our stakeholders in all interactions,” Soneye stated. “Let’s work together to prevent scams. Stay alert and share this notice.”
The company’s warning comes amid growing concerns about impersonation scams targeting both local and international investors in Nigeria’s energy sector.
