By Charles Pemu 
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) is facing widespread public criticism following its announcement of a petrol pump price reduction to ₦910 per litre, with many Nigerians calling the move insufficient amidst deepening economic hardship.
The backlash coincided with the release of NNPC’s 100-day scorecard, showcasing the achievements of its new Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari. However, many citizens argue that the celebration is tone-deaf, overlooking the unresolved crises plaguing the country’s energy sector.
On social media platform X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag #NNPC100Days briefly trended as users took aim at the company’s perceived focus on optics over impact.
“Nigerians are still queuing for fuel at ₦910 per litre. Where is the energy security they promised?” wrote @EnergyWatchNG.
In the scorecard released on July 23, NNPC highlighted Ojulari’s early achievements, including refinery audits, strategic alignment with Dangote Refinery, and ambitious goals such as raising daily crude production to 2 million barrels by 2027 and attracting $30 billion in investments by 2030.
Yet public trust remains thin.
“NNPC is parading milestones while the Senate is probing ₦210 trillion in unaccounted funds. There’s nothing to celebrate,” tweeted @LagosAnalyst.
Skepticism also surrounds the status of Nigeria’s refineries.
“Warri Refinery remains shut since January 2025. Port Harcourt runs below 40%. Billions spent, yet nothing works,” noted @Karl.
Critics say the company’s projections are long on ambition but short on specifics.
“Vague ambitions, no measurable targets. This isn’t progress—it’s PR dressed up as policy,” wrote @Director_Ohi.
Despite the pushback, NNPC insists it is committed to rebuilding Nigeria’s energy capacity and reducing reliance on imported fuel. But with inflation soaring, fuel queues persisting, and trust in state institutions eroding, Nigerians are demanding results, not rhetoric.
As pressure mounts, both NNPC and the Tinubu administration face a growing imperative: deliver energy security or face increasing public dissatisfaction.