By Joy Baba-Yesufu
NIPCO Plc, an oil and gas marketing company, has announced the expansion of its retail network with the addition of 250 new outlets across the country within the past year.
The firm said this aggressive growth strategy underscores the company’s commitment to providing accessible and quality petroleum products to Nigerians.
Suresh Kumar, managing director of NIPCO Gas highlighted that the acquisition of these stations for white oil products, including petrol and diesel, was unprecedented in the annals of downstream operations in the nation’s hydrocarbon industry.
He emphasised that this expansion reflects NIPCO’s commitment to enhancing its market presence and distribution network across Nigeria.
“The acquisition of over 250 branded outlets for white products and Liquified Petroleum Gas alone is a phenomenal achievement for NIPCO PLC,” Kumar stated during the company’s 2023 Annual General Meeting held at the Abuja Continental Hotel ,FCT Abuja .
“This strategic move will significantly boost our capacity to serve our customers better and strengthen our position in the Nigerian petroleum market.”
“Despite the challenging conditions in the nation’s downstream sector, especially during 2023, which was an election year in Nigeria, with extensive politicking, NIPCO PLC managed to increase its retail outlets footprint across the country, ” he noted.
Looking ahead to 2024, after achieving sustainable growth for almost two decades of operations, Kumar expressed confidence in NIPCO Gas’s commitment to its unique business models and sound practices that guide daily operations, which he credits for the company’s robust business fundamentals.
“We are dedicated to improving our service deliverables to customers while making conscious efforts to optimize shareholders’ value,” Kumar stated.
