Joseph Obele
Joseph Obele is a prominent figure in Nigeria's petroleum industry, currently serving as the spokesman for the Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN). He recently made headlines for defending the quality of petroleum products supplied by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) amidst allegations of substandard fuel. Obele emphasized that PETROAN conducts rigorous testing on petroleum products to ensure they meet and exceed industry standards, highlighting the association's commitment to quality and consumer safety.
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Dr. Joseph Obele is the National Public Relations Officer of PETROAN who criticized the public allegations against Farouk Ahmed.
ICPC launches NMDPRA probe after Dangote corruption petition
Nigeria· 2025-12-17
Joseph Obele, PETROAN’s spokesman, issued a statement claiming that PETROAN members were loading various petroleum products from the Port Harcourt refinery.
PETROAN Denies Lifting Petrol: Refinery Claims Under ScrutinNigeria· 2025-06-21
Joseph Obele signed a statement warning about Dangote's potential monopoly in the fuel distribution sector.
Dangote Fuel Plan: Marketers Fear ShutdownNigeria· 2025-06-17
Dr. Joseph Obele is the Administrative Secretary and spokesman of PETROAN who commented on the refinery issues.
Marketers kick as P’Harcourt refinery faces shutdown for maintenanceNigeria· 2025-05-24
Joseph Obele is the National Publicity Secretary of PETROAN who spoke about local refineries importing substandard crude oil into Nigeria.
Local refineries importing substandard crude, PETROAN allegesNigeria· 2025-04-04
Joseph Obele is the Publicity Secretary of PETROAN who commended Tecnimont Nigeria Limited for their professionalism in the rehabilitation project.
P’Harcourt refinery hits 180-day non-stop operation — PETROANNigeria· 2025-03-27
Dr Joseph Obele commended the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited for successfully running the revamped Port Harcourt Refinery.
PETROAN lauds NNPCL for running Port Harcourt refinery 180 days non-stopNigeria· 2025-03-26Dr. Joseph Obele is the National Public Relations Officer of PETROAN, highlighting concerns over Nigeria's petroleum supply.
Marketers protest, Dangote exports fuel to US, othersNigeria· 2025-03-26
Joseph Obele is the National Publicity Secretary of PETROAN who condemned the incident involving Obasi Lawson.
Gunmen kill PETROAN member, abduct BoT chair in AbiaNigeria· 2025-03-06
Joseph Obele is the spokesman for PETROAN who addressed the issue of unpaid bridging claims.
PETROAN shelves planned strike over N100bn bridging claim – Punch NewspapersNigeria· 2025-02-25Joseph Obele is the spokesman for PETROAN who confirmed that NNPC petroleum products meet the highest industry standards.
‘Substandard petrol’: Nigerians demand probe as retailers back NNPCLNigeria· 2025-02-17