Yuletide: NNPC urges Nigerians not to engage in panic buying, assures sufficient petrol supply

By JOY ADARA, Abuja –

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd has urged Nigerians not to engage in panic buying but to fully enjoy the spirit of the festive season as it continues to work tirelessly to ensuring sufficient supply of petrol to every part of the country.

The Group General Manager, Public Affairs Division, Garba Deen Muhammad, gave the assurance in a statement issued to newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday.

The NNPC spokesman also expressed the company’s appreciation to Nigerians for always heeding its advisories not to engage in panic buying of petrol.

“The NNPC is once again giving Nigerians strong assurance that we have product sufficiency that will last far beyond the festive period”.

“Indeed, our stock has risen from a reserve of 1.7 billion litres to over two billion litres within the last one month”.

“Thus, we once again urge Nigerians not to engage in panic buying but to fully enjoy the spirit of the festive season as we continue to work tirelessly to ensure sufficient supply of petrol to every part of the country”.

“Once again the NNPC extends sincere appreciations to all Nigerians for your understanding and support”. Mr. Muhammad said in the statement.

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