The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) says negotiations are still ongoing with the Dangote Refinery regarding the commencement of oil lifting operations.
The chairman of IPMAN, Abubakar Maigandi, stated in an interview with BBC Hausa that it is widely known that the NNPCL is currently the sole offtaker of oil products from Dangote, with IPMAN members serving in a retail capacity.
He emphasized that the union is actively engaging with the leadership of the Dangote Refinery and expressed optimism about the negotiations.
“As I speak to you, there is no official confirmation that the NNPCL has ceased its role as a middleman in purchasing oil from the refinery.
“Just today, NNPCL requested us to send our tankers to the refinery for oil lifting, and we complied. They also submitted our waybills to the refinery.
“At this time, we cannot buy oil directly from Dangote; we must purchase it from NNPCL,” Maigandi said.
