In a statement signed on Thursday by its Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, the refinery addressed IPMAN’s allegation made on Wednesday, where the association claimed its members could not load petrol from Dangote’s refinery in Lagos despite paying ₦40 billion to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL).
IPMAN President Abubakar Garima, speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily program, expressed surprise that Aliko Dangote, the owner of the $20 billion refinery, suggested marketers were avoiding his refinery to buy imported petrol.
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However, the refinery clarified that it had not received any payments from IPMAN for refined products.
It stated that while discussions are underway with IPMAN, “it is misleading to suggest that IPMAN members are experiencing difficulties loading refined products from our refinery, as we currently have no direct business dealings with them.”
The company further noted that it bears no responsibility for any payments made to other entities, as the mentioned payment was made to NNPCL, not the Dangote Refinery.
Additionally, it pointed out that NNPCL has neither approved nor authorized the release of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to IPMAN from the refinery.
Reaffirming its capacity to meet Nigeria’s petroleum demands, the refinery advised IPMAN to register directly with the company and make payments for product purchases.
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