Presidency Responds To Rumors Of Tinubu’s Economic Council Member Involved In Maltese Petrol Imports

Presidency Responds To Rumors Of Tinubu’s Economic Council Member Involved In Maltese Petrol Imports

The presidency has addressed claims that Abdulkabir Adisa Aliu, a member of President Bola Tinubu’s Economic Coordination Council, is among the largest importers of petrol from Malta. Naija News had reported that Aliko Dangote, chairman of Dangote Petroleum Refinery, alleged that Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL) officials, oil traders, and terminals were involved in setting up a blending plant in Malta…… CONTINUE READING

In response, NNPC’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari, promptly refuted Dangote’s claim, stating he had no interest in any Maltese plant.

The Cable subsequently reported that Aliu is one of the major importers of petrol from Malta. Aliu has denied any misconduct in his business dealings and has promised to fully address the newspaper’s inquiries.

An insider provided confidential documents showing that over 200,000 tonnes of petrol from Malta were unloaded at the Matrix jetty in Warri, Delta State, in July 2024.

Temitope Ajayi, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, responded on X, asserting that Aliu, who has been in the petrol industry for over 20 years, should not be unjustly accused of importing substandard fuel.

Ajayi’s statement read, “It seems @thecableng is attempting to create controversy without basis. There is no connection between Matrix Energy’s petrol imports and Aliu’s role on President Tinubu’s Economic Council.

“The individual has been in the petrol business for two decades. Accusations of importing bad fuel require evidence, especially if they stem from competing business interests.

“Matrix Energy, which operates over 150 retail stations and has three vessels, has been active in the downstream sector long before the current administration. Aliu’s long-standing involvement in the sector is unrelated to his council membership.

“Members of President Tinubu’s Economic Council are prominent figures from key business sectors. The Council, announced on March 27, 2024, also includes notable leaders such as Segun Agbaje, Aliko Dangote, Funke Okpeke, Tony Elumelu, Patrick Okigbo, Amina Maina, Abdulsamad Rabiu, and Doyin Salami.

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