Just In: Speaker Abbas Makes Fresh Appointments To Probe Economic Sabotage In Oil Sector

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has appointed a seven-member panel that will be part of the joint Committee to probe alleged economic sabotage in the petroleum and gas industry.

Naturenex reports that the latest development followed the dissolution of the ad-hoc Committee earlier set up by the House to probe alleged infractions in the petroleum and gas industry.

A statement issued on Friday by the House Spokesperson, Akin Rotimi, disclosed that those appointed include the House Leader, Prof. Julius Ihonvbere, who is to serve as the co-chairman of the Committee.

Other members of the Committee include Hon. Iduma Ighariwey, Hon. Gboyega N. Isiaka, Hon. Sada Soli, Fatima Talba, Hon. Tunji Raheem and Hon. Patrick Umoh, PhD.

The statement further disclosed that the Committee is expected to commence its duties immediately, with a clear mandate to ensure accountability and transparency in the oil sector.

The statement reads, “The urgency and importance of this matter have necessitated close collaboration between the Senate and the House of Representatives.

“This new structure aims to ensure synergy, a holistic approach to addressing the issues, and ease of administrative coordination, resulting in a harmonized and efficient investigation.

“The Committee is expected to commence its duties immediately, with a clear mandate to ensure accountability and transparency in the sector.”