NNPCL's Dr. Dagazau Receives Confidence Vote from Reps

The House of Representatives passed a vote of confidence on Dr. Mumuni Dagazau, the executive vice president of NNPCL, acknowledging the stability and reforms in the downstream sector. This decision followed an investigation by an ad hoc subcommittee that cleared Dagazau of money laundering allegations raised by the Coalition for Transparency and Accountability in Nigeria’s Petroleum Sector (CTANPS).

Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, chairman of the House Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream), praised the investigative process, emphasizing the need for evidence-based legislative oversight to promote accountability in the oil and gas industry. Ugochinyere highlighted the importance of the downstream sector for Nigeria's economic stability and noted ongoing initiatives by NNPCL to enhance operations, including refinery rehabilitation and the adoption of compressed natural gas (CNG).

Although the Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries had not resumed production as of July 2026, NNPCL's revised rehabilitation strategy aims to address operational challenges. The company also reported the acquisition of 500 CNG-powered trucks to improve petroleum product transportation efficiency.