The House of Representatives has resolved to dissolve the current ad-hoc Joint Midstream and Downstream Committee investigating the importation of adulterated petroleum products, the non-availability of crude oil for domestic refineries, and other critical energy security issues.
In a statement signed by the House Spokesman and Chairman of the House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Akintunde Rotimi, the House said in place of the joint Committee, the assignment will now be carried out by a special ad hoc committee.
Rotimi, said the new committee’s operations will be provided in due course, while restating the commitment of the lawmakers to addressing these vital issues and ensuring thorough oversight.
On his part, Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, speaking on behalf of the Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, noting that the investigation would also extend to other related issues impacting the sector, emphasizing the need for compliance with global standards in the quality of petroleum products imported into Nigeria.
