Alpha Petroleum denies offshore Namdeb links

Alpha Petroleum, a local oil services firm, has refuted media reports alleging that it has engaged Alpha Energy Nigeria and its representative to initiate offshore diamond mining operations under contract with Namdeb.

“We wish to clarify that, while Alpha Petroleum is indeed in a contractual partnership with Namdeb, Alpha Energy Nigeria is not involved in our operations, and the company referenced in the articles is not affiliated with Alpha Petroleum in any capacity. These articles [published in an online publication] contain significant inaccuracies and misrepresentations, which are both damaging and completely unfounded,” the company said in a statement yesterday.

It said it was not approached for comment, adding that it has since initiated legal proceedings.

“We respectfully request that media organisations refrain from perpetuating unverified and baseless allegations. We also urge the public to allow the legal process to take its course and not be swayed by sensationalist reporting. Alpha Petroleum remains fully committed to the responsible execution of our contractual obligations with Namdeb, and we continue to uphold the highest standards of transparency, professionalism and ethical business practices,” it said.