The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has raised an alarm over fraudulent activities by individuals impersonating its officials to extort money from investors.

In a statement on Monday, NNPC spokesperson, Olufemi Soneye, revealed that the impostors have been demanding fees from unsuspecting investors in exchange for arranging meetings with the company’s board members, executives, and senior management.

He described the actions as illegal, unauthorized, and entirely against the company’s protocols.

“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 the NNPC board of directors, executives, and management staff. These actions are unauthorised and illegal.

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

He emphasized that all genuine interactions with NNPC are conducted exclusively through official communication channels or authorized business units.

“NNPC Limited remains committed to transparency, integrity, and the protection of our stakeholders in all interactions. Let’s work together to prevent scams. Stay alert and share this notice,” he said.