Mr Soneye explained that these scammers are soliciting fees for meetings with NNPC board members, executives, and management staff, which is unauthorised and illegal.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has issued a public notice warning individuals and companies to beware of scammers falsely claiming to represent the company.

Olufemi Soneye, the chief corporate communications officer of NNPC Ltd, on Monday explained that these scammers are soliciting fees for meetings with NNPC board members, executives, and management staff, which is unauthorised and illegal.

"The general public is advised to beware of individuals and companies falsely claiming to represent NNPC Limited. Their tactics include soliciting fees for meetings with NNPC board of directors, executives and management staff. These actions are unauthorised and illegal.

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"Foreign investors and international business entities are especially urged to remain cautious. If approached, report the incident to the appropriate authorities immediately," Mr Soneye said.

He said all legitimate engagements with NNPC Limited occur strictly through official channels or business units only.

"For further enquiries, please contact us at [email protected]."

He added that NNPC Limited remains committed to transparency, integrity and the protection of its stakeholders in all interactions.

"Let's work together to prevent scams. Stay alert and share this notice," he added.

In April, President Bola Tinubu sacked the board of the NNPC Ltd, including its Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Mele Kyari, and board chairperson Pius Akinyelure.

The president also approved the appointment of Bayo Ojulari as the new GCEO of the NNPC and Ahmadu Kida as non-executive chairman. NNPC also announced the appointment of a new 8-member senior management team.