The House of Representatives Joint Petroleum Committees on Midstream and Downstream sectors have commenced a thorough probe into the alleged importation of substandard petroleum products, and the non-availability of crude oil among others.
The inaugural meeting which was declared open by the Deputy Speaker Rep Benjamin Kalu on Monday, was chaired by the Joint Investigative committees, Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere (Downstream) and Hon. Henry Okojie (Midstream).
The Deputy Speaker called on all stakeholders to provide comprehensive support, including essential information and documentation that would help with the investigation. He further urged the committee to consider only the interest of the citizens in their probe, while warning them not to compromise the core values of the 10th House of Representatives.
The heads of the Joint Investigation Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere and Hon.Henry Okogie, in their speeches, outlined the Committee’s strategy and confirmed that hearings and submissions from stakeholders had already begun.
They urged refinery operators of petroleum products to share their complaints, suggestions, and independent facts, emphasizing that the investigation was aimed at resolving the underlying issues plaguing Nigeria’s petroleum sector