New Committee Assembled to Probe Alleged Economic Sabotage in Nigeria’s Petroleum and Gas Sector

Nigeria’s House of Representatives has taken a significant step towards addressing the long-standing issues plaguing its petroleum and gas sector. Speaker Abbas Tajudeen has established a seven-member panel to investigate alleged economic sabotage in the sector, replacing the previous ad-hoc committee that was dissolved.

The newly appointed committee will be co-chaired by House Leader Prof Julius Ihonvbere and will include Iduma Ighariwey, Gboyega N. Isiaka, Sada Soli, Fatima Talba, Tunji Raheem, and Patrick Umoh, PhD.

According to a statement by House Spokesperson Akin Rotimi Jr., the committee’s primary goal is to ensure synergy and a holistic approach to addressing the issues in the sector. The new structure aims to facilitate efficient coordination between the Senate and the House of Representatives, with a clear mandate to ensure accountability and transparency in the sector.

The committee is expected to commence its duties immediately, with a focus on addressing the pressing issues affecting the petroleum and gas sector. The decision to establish the new committee comes as a response to the urgent and importance of the matter, as highlighted in the statement.

The Nigerian government’s move to investigate alleged economic sabotage in the sector is a significant step towards promoting transparency and accountability in the country’s oil and gas industry. As the committee begins its work, the international community will be watching closely to see if this new initiative will lead to tangible changes and improvements in the sector.

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