Dangote Responds To IPMAN Regarding Petrol Lifting Concerns

Dangote Responds To IPMAN Regarding Petrol Lifting ConcernsDangote Refinery has labeled as misleading the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria’s (IPMAN) assertion that its members are facing challenges in loading refined products from the facility. In a statement released on Thursday, the refinery clarified that it does not have any direct dealings with IPMAN and has not received any payments from the association for petroleum purchases.

Naija News recalls that IPMAN President Abubakar Garima claimed in a TV interview that, despite paying ₦40 billion to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), association members were struggling to load petrol from the Dangote Refinery in Lagos.

In response, Anthony Chiejina, the Group Chief Branding and Communication Officer for Dangote, explained that the petroleum marketers have yet to register or establish direct dealings with the refinery. He highlighted that Dangote Refinery has the capacity to load 2,900 trucks per day and can also transport petroleum products by sea. Chiejina urged IPMAN to follow the necessary processes, assuring that there is an ample supply of fuel available.

The refinery further emphasized that it is currently only in discussions with IPMAN and cannot be held accountable for payments made to other entities. The payments in question were made through NNPCL, not directly to Dangote Refinery.

“We can meet the nation’s demand for all petroleum products, including petrol, diesel, and aviation fuel. At present, we can load 2,900 trucks daily and have been evacuating products by sea. We advise IPMAN to register with us and make direct payments, as we have more than enough products to meet their needs.

“We also urge stakeholders to avoid making unfounded statements in the media, as such actions can undermine the economic initiatives of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Conducting business through public speculation is counterproductive and unpatriotic.

“In the interest of our country, we encourage all stakeholders to collaborate and heed President Tinubu’s advice, promoting a unified approach instead of engaging in media conflicts and unnecessary propaganda,” the statement concluded.

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