Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, has publicly addressed allegations linking NNPC employees to a blending plant in Malta, following claims by Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group. Dangote suggested that the establishment of such a plant impeded the procurement of locally produced petroleum products.
Kyari categorically denied any involvement, stating, “I do not own or operate any business directly or by proxy anywhere in the world, with the exception of a local mini-agricultural venture.” He further clarified that he is unaware of any NNPC employee operating a blending plant in Malta or elsewhere globally.
Emphasizing the integrity of NNPC’s operations, Kyari asserted, “A blending plant in Malta or any part of the world has no influence over NNPC’s business operations and strategic actions.” He reassured stakeholders that any employee found involved in such activities would face strict compliance sanctions.
Kyari also emphasized the need for transparency and accountability, urging that individuals implicated in these allegations be publicly identified and reported to government security agencies. “I strongly recommend that such individuals be declared public and be made known to relevant government security agencies for necessary actions in view of the grave implications for national energy security,” he stated.
Kyari’s statement aims to dispel the concerns raised by Dangote Group’s President and reinforce NNPC’s commitment to maintaining robust operational standards and national energy security.